Montana outdoors home to frost - heavy winter recreation ith the holidays over, U.S. Forest Service, and Friends of the return of its Community Dual GS parent or legal guardian is required for everyone’s dying to get Hyalite, the fun begins at 10am from the Series, six giant slalom races open to all those under the age of 18. out of the house and into Hyalite Reservoir parking lot. There will ages and disciplines. Take one run on the Several ice fishing contests have the wintry elements, be various route options, with maps avail- blue course and one run on the red course. been approved by Montana Fish, Wildlife right?! Montana’s chilli- able. Distance and route is up to you: ski a Best of two timed runs. Upcoming races & Parks for the 2018-19 season with est season is the true test mile, three, five, or event the 17km loop are set for January 5th, 12th, 13th, 19th tournaments taking place in regions across forW recreationists, with plenty of outdoor around the reservoir! NEW this year, and 20th. A bonus race, the Spring the state. Upcoming events in Southwest activities available to those who can Bridger Ski Foundation will offer guided Equinox GS, will take place on St. Paddy’s Montana include the Hebgen Lake NAIFC handle the cold. Skiing and snowboarding, two-hour tours of the trails. Tours depart Day – March 17th. A 10am registration Qualifier on Sunday, January 20th from snowmobiling, ice skating and climbing, at 10am and 11am. Meet at the Hyalite deadline precedes course inspection at 8am–1pm and the Stan Shafer Memorial Ice sledding and even one or two brisk winter Pavilion to join. 11am and race time from noon–2pm. Fishing Derby at Clark Canyon Reservoir on walks – we’ve got it all under the Big Sky. Ski as much as you want before heading Awards to follow in Jim Bridger Lodge at Saturday, January 26th from 7am–4pm. Here’s a look at just a few events upcom- to the pavilion for some fun and relax- 4pm with fantastic door prizes. Please visit http://fwp.mt.gov/fish for ing for enthusiasts immune to the icy ation. Warm up by the fire with a free Competitors are granted entry into the further information and a complete list of January temps. lunch complete with soup and bread, hot March 17th Grand Prize Drawing – a trip this season’s statewide contests. The annual Hyalite Tour kicks things drinks, and s’mores! The annual Hyalite for two to Hawaii! And of course, a day of slopeside recre- off Tuesday, January 1st with another Tour has become a great holiday tradition Cost is $15 per event or $80 for the ation is always an option at Big Sky Resort, casual, family-friendly, FREE cross- in recent years. This event is meant for the series. Prior to race day, sign up online Moonlight Basin, or Bridger Bowl. Enjoy a country skiing event. It’s a yearly tradition! enjoyment of all ages. Please leave dogs at with a credit card or in the Marketing day on the hill before a night on the town! Load up the skis and meet at Hyalite home – and remember to bring your Office in Jim Bridger Lodge with cash, Flip through the issue to learn more about Reservoir to ski freshly groomed trails and classic skis! check or credit card. Race Day arts and entertainment happening in and celebrate the new year. Ski, ride, or tele in some friendly Registration also takes place in Jim Bridger around The BoZone this month. – Hosted by Bridger Ski Foundation, the competition! Bridger Bowl has announced Lodge, from 8:30–10am. Signature of a Welcome to 2019, Bozeman! • Contents ART ...... 2A Community ...... 3A Calendar ...... 4-5A Community ...... 6A Film ...... 7A Community ...... 8A EndZone ...... 1-2B EcoZone ...... 3-4B Hawthorne Roots Duo Keller Williams Montana Early Music Festival RollingZone ...... C Bozeman Hot Springs The Rialto Holy Rosary Parish January 10th - 7pm January 12th - 8:30pm January 17th - 7:30pm ­Page 2a­•­The BoZone •­January 01,­2019

Venture to Argentina w/ Have FUN Dancing begins new course Emerson’s annual schedule January 7 Dancing is fun and anyone can Tuition for all ‘Celebration of the Arts’ learn how! It’s also a superb courses is $62 The Emerson Center for the Arts Exhibition on display in the Jessie physical conditioner. Learning to per person. Each & Culture will present one of its most Wilber Gallery. This exhibit features dance will open up a wonderful will meet six anticipated annual events with the selected artworks from artists in new world of new friends and a times. Classes Celebration of the Arts – Tango to support of the Emerson. Enjoy an thriving social life. It’s a great way will be held at Argentina! on Friday, January 25th. array of mediums and styles. All works to meet new people, gain Have Fun Explore the rich cultural heritage of in the exhibit are up for bid in the self-confidence, learn a social Dancing, located Argentina with an evening of dancing, Celebration of the Arts Auction. skill and get some exercise. No at 414 Bryant St. entertainment, fine dining, and quick Bidding on these works is now open experience or partner necessary. (off N Rouse) in draw artists, with live and silent and closes during the main event on Lauren Coleman’s Have Fun Bozeman. The auctions featured as well. Jan. 25th. Remote bidding is available. Dancing announces its new course studio features a The event will be held in the To purchase tickets for the schedule for classes starting the week spacious floating Emerson Ballroom beginning at 6pm. Celebration of the Arts – Tango to Argentina! of January 7th. Beginner classes and sprung Tickets are $125 per person with table event or to learn more about its will include Basic Ballroom, Basic hardwood dance rates available for groups of 8 or 10. corresponding exhibit, please visit Swing (Jitterbug), Basic Country floor in a unique Cocktail attire is suggested for what www.theemerson.org. Western Two-Step and Basic Cha and friendly will be a culturally rich evening of Located at 111 S Grand Ave., the Cha Cha. Classes meet on different atmosphere. arts, eats and enjoyment in the heart Emerson Center for the Arts & days of the week, depending on Practices and of Bozeman. Culture serves as a primary resource flavor of dance. dance parties are And of course, don’t miss the for the arts, arts education, and cultur- Basic Ballroom serves as an intro- also offered Celebration of the Arts al activities in Southwest Montana. • duction to partner dancing with a throughout the focus on the fundamentals of the season. Foxtrot and Swing. These skills are For registration information, used in all other dances. Two-Step is other like-dances. Cha Cha Cha is a course specifics, and gift certificates, the foundation of Country Western versatile dance you can apply to please visit www.havefundanc- dancing, popular in numerous local many genres of music. This season, ing.com or email lauren@havefun- Belgrade Library hosts Thrive’s clubs. This dance travels around the intermediate and advanced classes in dancing.com. Check out Have Fun floor and features lots of turns. Ballroom, Country, Cha Cha, Dancing’s Facebook page for next dad-centric night, plus Jitterbug is the most simple and basic Foxtrot and Tango will also be updated event info, or call Lauren at register for CAP Trivia style of swing, providing a base for offered. (406) 763-4735 with questions. • Thrive will present Dynamite cover and build upon their individual Dads: Lego Extravaganza on strengths, and affirm each student’s Wednesday, January 16th from ability to shape their own futures. 5:30–7pm. This edition of the popu- Also this month, Thrive and the Porcelain sculpture artist Jeremy Hatch lar series will take place at Belgrade Parent Place’s Gym Days continue Community Library, located at 106 in Bozeman and Belgrade. Gym exhibits at Old Main N Broadway. Come construct objects, Days are designed for parents and vehicles, buildings, robots, houses, or toddlers to have a place to go, social- Old Main Gallery & whatever your imaginations will let ize, and actively play on cold Framing is pleased to you build! Thrive will be on hand Montana winter days! The Parent feature the work of with dinner and the Belgrade Library Place provides plenty of riding toys, Jeremy Hatch for a solo will provide the Legos. tunnels, and balls for the kids to play exhibition, “Sometime This event series puts male role with. The Bozeman and Belgrade Near Yesterday,” models in the spotlight and fosters school districts each generously pro- during the month of the father-child bond. Dynamite vide a space for use one hour a week January. An opening Dads is free of charge and dinner is during the school year. reception will take place always included – plus, moms get a On Wednesdays, Belgrade Gym on Friday, Jan. 4th from night off! Preregistration is required Days are held from 11am–12pm at 5–7pm. This event is open for these events. Heck-Quaw Elementary, located at to the public. Looking ahead, Thrive needs 308 N Broadway. On Thursdays, “My recent your help recruiting 100 new CAP Bozeman Gym Days are held from installations – Sometime mentors! The 5th Annual CAP 10–11am at the Willson School Gym, Near Yesterday – employ Recruitment Trivia Night is set located at 404 W Main St. Please note: the cultural associations of for Monday, January 28th. The event there will be NO Bozeman Gym Day on porcelain to invoke a returns to Starky’s Authentic Jan. 3rd. Call (406) 587-3840 for fur- range of conflicting Americana, 24 N Tracy Ave., from ther information. responses,” Hatch’s artist 6–8pm. Invite your brainiest friends Registration information for statement reads. to share in a night of fun, trivia, free Dynamite Dads and CAP Trivia, as “In representing famil- appetizers, and learning about the well as further details about Gym iar childhood experiences, Hatch is a Bozeman-based artist Arts, The Archie Bray Foundation, amazing benefits of mentoring. Days and other upcoming events, is I seek to question the nature of who constructs large-scale cast The European Ceramic Work Trivia teams are made up of 4 to 6 available at www.allthrive.org. nostalgia and the in/authenticity of porcelain sculpture. His studio Center, Bemis Center for people with a registration fee of Thrive is located at 400 E Babcock in memory. Occupying both social and practice employs a variety of Contemporary Art, the $10 per person. Bozeman. solitary space, my sculpture is simul- techniques and concepts linked to Art/Industry Program at Kohler Thrive’s Child Advancement Established in 1986, Thrive is a taneously monument and souvenir – ceramics, ranging from vessel- Company, and Medalta. He is Project, or CAP, matches adult community-based organization with a mnemonic device that awakens based, wheel-thrown sculpture to currently an assistant professor at volunteers from the community with a preventative, strength-based feelings of loss and longing. large-scale slip cast porcelain Montana State University. children in Bozeman and Big Sky empowerment model of working “For me, the act of casting is a installation. He regularly exhibits Old Main Gallery & Framing is Public Schools. These mentors work with parents and children. They pro- symbolic gesture; it freezes a nationally and internationally. located at 129 E Main St. in one-on-one with students in grades vide families with the resources, tools, moment in time, recording and pre- Hatch received an MFA from Downtown Bozeman. Hours are K-12 to provide support and encour- and support to raise healthy, success- serving forms and events that are the New York State College of Monday through Friday from agement. Mentors help students dis- ful children. • impossible to relive. My work Ceramics at Alfred University in 10am–5:30pm, Saturday from implicates the viewer as a partici- 2003, and a BFA from Emily Carr 10am–5pm, and Sunday from pant, reflecting back the personal University in 2000. He has been 11am–5pm. Learn more about the histories, desires, and anxieties the recipient of residencies at the space and framing services at brought to it.” Watershed Center for the Ceramic www.oldmaingallery.com. •

Call to artists: new mixed-media exhibit at Yellowstone Gateway Past and present Park County, rock structures, and other piece and post on its website to aid Montana residents are invited to “permanent” human-made struc- with an in-the-field scavenger hunt. participate in Vignettes of tures. Submissions must have been Museum-goers will be asked to History: Cultural completed within the last year. interact with the exhibit by Landscapes of Park County, The location of the artwork’s matching locations from the pool a new multi-media exhibit that subject should not be immediately of possible locations to individual portrays well-known and obscure identifiable; if the subject is a large artwork – encouraging people to cultural landscapes of Park building or structure a small use observation while at the County – the exterior of portion is encouraged. The museum and when surrounded by buildings, roads, fences, bridges, museum will photograph each local landscapes. People or animals should not be the focus of the piece, rather architectural or structural detail and design. All media, including photographs, paintings, drawings, fiber, sculptural pieces and more are encouraged. Two-dimensional pieces must be ready to hang; maximum allowable dimension in either direction is 24” (including mat and frame). Three-dimensional pieces must be no greater than 24” in any direction. Each artist may submit two pieces, but because of space constraints one piece may be returned. Location of subject must be in Park County and identified to the selection board. Artists can mark their pieces for sale; the museum will charge a 40% commission. Deadline for submission is April 1st, 2019. The artwork will be displayed in the Expedition Room of the museum from June 2019 through September 2019. For more information, contact Karen Reinhart at (406) 222-4184. The Yellowstone Gateway Museum’s mission is to “preserve and interpret the cultural and natural history of Park County, Montana and its relationship to Yellowstone National Park.” Learn more by visiting www.yellow- stonegatewaymuseum.org. •

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Local climate change, stone carving with Zak Zakovi & a Django Reinhardt celebration at Library

Bozeman Public Library offers Extended University and hosted by Museum and the Nancy Padilla, rhythm guitarist Ray Zak Zakovi more than its selection of books, the Library. It is open to the public. Montana State Padilla, and bassist Mike Carey.

periodicals, and movies to its many There is no fee to attend or registra- University The presentation will begin at

passholders – it also hosts a number tion needed. Brown bag lunches are Library. For 7pm, followed by a brief

of engaging events open to the encouraged. Coffee and tea are pro- more informa- intermission. The concert portion of

public. Here’s a look at what’s vided. Join in! For more information, tion, please con- the evening will begin at about

coming up to kick off 2019. please visit http://montanawon- tact Librarian 7:30pm. This wonderful evening

The public is invited to take part derlust.org. Beth Boyson at event is FREE and open to the

in the first Wonderlust Friday Forum Later in the month, the public is (406) 582-2413. public. To learn more about the

of the new year, “Assessing & invited to the first Library Lecture of Looking to group, please visit www.montana-

Addressing Our Changing 2019 by artist Zak Zakovi on Wednesday, manouche.com.

Climate: A Local View,” set for Sunday, January 20th. “Carving January 23rd, Yoga for All continues this

January 11th in the community Stone: Zak Zakovi’s Journey” local Gypsy Jazz winter! This weekly event is held

room from noon–1:30pm. will be presented in the Large ensemble every Tuesday at 11am and noon in

Bozeman Deputy Mayor and Meeting Room beginning at Montana the Community Room. Open to all

Mayor-Elect Chris Mehl will present 2:30pm. Music will be performed Manouche will ages and abilities, instructors focus

an overview of climate change in the preceding the lecture by pianist Ann present “The on the basics of yoga, breathing, and

Gallatin Valley – how it is affecting Tappan and vocalist MJ Williams, Life & Music mind/body connections. Please

our natural resources and landscape, beginning at 2pm. Doors at 1:30pm. of Django bring your own mat and any props

the ways the city is addressing its Zakovi is the author of Stone Reinhardt” in you choose to use, including

impacts, and how we can work Journey, as well as books on leather- honor of blocks or straps.

together to build a more resilient working, home-building and design. Reinhardt’s Terra Kopf instructs the 11am

community. A Q&A portion will He’s a native Montanan who has 108th birthday. class. Terra completed her teacher

follow the presentation. created original art in several The event will training at the Maui Yoga Shala

In addition to his public duties, mediums for his entire adult life, feature a concert and additional training at the

Mehl is the Policy Director at spanning 50+ years. This talk will of his music, Yandara Yoga Institute in Baja,

Headwaters Economics, an inde- examine the path Zakovi chose as an preceded by a Mexico. Brooke Russell, a Yoga

pendent nonprofit research group artist and craftsman, including 30 presentation of Motion-certified instructor,

focusing on community development images of six major sculpture his fascinating life story. Club of France were the most continues to teach the noon class.

and land management decisions. projects, his training and inspiration, Django Reinhardt (1910-1953) influential of the European WWII- Located at 626 E Main St.,

Chris and his wife, Laura, have lived and his counsel for other artists. was a Belgian-born Romani-French era jazz ensembles. This joyous and Bozeman Public Library creates in Bozeman since 2001. Visit www.zakzakovi.com to musician and composer who created emotive style of music is performed opportunities that inspire curiosity, The monthly speaker series is learn more. the unique style of music known as and enjoyed all over the world. The exploration and connection. For sponsored by MSU Wonderlust, a The Library Lecture is sponsored Jazz Manouche, or Gypsy Jazz. members of Bozeman-based more information about other nonprofit organization affiliated with by Bozeman Public Library, with the Based in Paris, Django Reinhardt, Montana Manouche are lead library happenings, please visit Montana State University’s assistance of the Bozeman Art Stephane Grappelli, and the Hot guitarist Dave Sullivan, violinist www.bozemanlibrary.org. •

Local superheroes A Preferred Mortgage cover 10 days of dinner service at Fork & Spoon Being a superhero is as easy as wide variety of diners, including Mortgage who are facing food buying dinner for a neighbor, or if those who pay the suggested price, Bozeman’s insecurity, demon- you’re A Preferred Mortgage, those who pay extra to help offset Branch strated by the fact buying dinner for 1,000 neighbors. the cost of those who cannot Manager, “We that only 25% of Through Fork & Spoon’s Pick Up contribute, and those who pay what are proud to Fork & Spoon the Tab program, A Preferred they can and a pay a portion support a pro- patrons are able to Mortgage will be picking up a of the cost. gram that gives make any kind of $5,000 tab at Fork & Spoon, On average, Fork & Spoon back to the contribution covering ten days of dinner service provides $500 worth of food every community and towards their meal. over the next five months. night to patrons who are unable to serves the needs If you’re inter- Fork & Spoon is a homestyle, pay. To help pay this nightly tab, of many in our ested in teaming up Americana restaurant in Bozeman Fork & Spoon is reaching out to the town. To be with Fork & Spoon operating on the innovative pay- Bozeman community for help. Pick able to help to become a local what-you-can model. Fork & Spoon Up the Tab partners commit to provide quality hero by picking up presents patrons with a suggested sponsoring a night at Fork & meals to any program.” the tab for a night, cost for their meals, but customers Spoon, helping to ensure everyone who need it and can pay what The impact Pick Up the Tab contact Fork & Spoon at forkand- are ultimately given the opportunity in Gallatin County has access to a they can afford warms our hearts. sponsors have on Fork & Spoon and [email protected] or (406) 587- to set their own price. Every night, delicious and affordable meal. Thank you for allowing our small the Bozeman community is 4225. You can also learn more at Fork & Spoon invites and serves a Says Judy Sprandel, A Preferred business to support this important significant. Nightly, Fork & Spoon www.forkandspoonkitchen.org serves 80 to 120 patrons, including Fork & Spoon is owned and an average of 14 children, 10 operated by the HRDC, a non-profit seniors, and 7 families. Fork & community action agency dedicated to Spoon is a vital resource for those in strengthening community and advancing MOR lectures explore pre-Yellowstone the greater Bozeman community the quality of people’s lives. •

National Park, changing Arctic & Middle Have Fun Dancing – Have Fun Dancing – Classes Begin Jan. 7th Classes Begin Jan. 7th 28 Have Fun Dancing 29 Have Fu Dancing East relations Experience the Aurora Bozeman Creek Hill Climb 1pm Taylor Planetarium @ MOR 9am Sourdough Trail With the holiday season in the Donnie Elliot Experience Experience the Aurora 5:30pm Kountry Korner 12,1 & 4pm Planetarium @ MOR rearview, the Museum of the Tom Catmull 6pm Uncorked – Liv Diamond 3:30pm Rockies is getting back to business John Sherrill 7 Norris Hot Springs with public events to accompany its Jazz Night w/ Alex Robilotta Montana Jack – Big Sky many exhibits. Here’s a look at some 7pm Red Tractor Pizza Lone Mountain Trio 4:30pm Chet’s Great Falls Americans at Dan Henry 5:30pm upcoming happenings at your Katabatic Brewing Company neighborhood museum. Bozeman Icedogs 7:30pm Haynes Pavilion Balboa Swing Dance MOR is pleased to host the The Earth Harp Collective 7pm Townshend’s Teahouse Extreme History Project Lecture 7:30pm WMPAC Heather Lingle 7pmNorris Hot Springs Series, encouraging public under- www.TWANG 8pm Yellowstone Quake at Bozeman standing of the way our history has Chico Hot Springs Saloon Icedogs 7:30pm Haynes Pavilion shaped our present. Speakers take a Cold Hard Cash Show Bozeman Folklore Contra Dance w/ 8:30pm Rialto Bozeman Da Skekklers fresh look at interesting historical The Waiting topics. Before Yellowstone: 7:30pm Bozeman Senior Center 8:30pm The Attic – Livingston www.TWANG 8pm 11,000 Years of Native Dilly Dilly 9pm Eagles Bar Chico Hot Springs Saloon Americans in Yellowstone The Wind Drifters The Lil Smokies 8:30pm National Park with Doug 9pm Murray Bar Rialto Bozeman Groovewax MacDonald is next up on Thursday, Mike Haring & Kali Armstrong planner and filmmaker who has Mark Johnson (Ret.), a Montana 9pm JR’s Lounge & Casino January 10th at 6pm. The lecture been working in the Arctic for near- native and 30-year veteran of the Slo Mo Joe 8:30pm Carabiner Lounge – Big Sky will be held in Hager Auditorium ly a decade. In step with Indigenous U.S. State Department. Johnson 9pmAmerican Legion – Bozeman Band of Drifters 9pm and is open to the public. Sunrise Karaoke 9pm Murray Bar – Livingston governments, communities, and founded the Council on the belief Bluebelly Junction 9pm MacDonald, professor of organizations he has completed that it was vital to bring meaning- Sacajawea Bar – Three Forks Anthropology at the University of Verge After Dark Sacajawea Bar – Three Forks research, plans, and digital story- ful and compelling international Groovewax 9pm Montana, will discuss what archaeo- 9pm Verge Theater telling in the face of environmental issues to the forefront of Karaoke Night 9:30pm JR’s Lounge & Casino logical research at nearly 2,000 sites change. Inupiaq colleague Esau Montana’s schools and communi- Montana Jack – Big Sky Comedy/Music Special has revealed about the long history Sinnok, is an emerging leader from ties and to promote what we now Tales From Ghost Town 9pm Zebra Cocktail Lounge of human presence in what is now Shishmaref Village Alaska, a com- call citizen diplomacy. 10pm Haufbrau The Regulators 10pm Haufbrau Yellowstone National Park. munity which has recently made the Catch them before they’re The next edition of this season’s difficult decision to relocate inland. gone! On display through January Science Inquiry Lecture Series Following Thursday, January 27th are photo exhibit Polar will take place Wednesday, January 24th is Montana World Affairs Obsession and multi-media Into 16th in Hager Auditorium Council Lecture, “The US & the the Arctic. Both are included beginning at 7pm. Open to the Middle East: How We Got to with Museum admission. public, the topic and speaker for the This Point – The Hard Lessons For more information about presentation are TBA. of 1979.” The presentation will these events and other Museum At each month’s Science Inquiry start at 7pm in Hager Auditorium exhibits, visit www.museu- Lecture, explore cutting edge science and is open to the public. moftherockies.org or call (406) topics, their latest developments, and Presenting will be Ambassador 994-5257. • their relevance to society through speaker presentations followed by a Q&A session. On Tuesday, January 22nd, the public is invited to special presentation “Humans & Change in the Arctic: An Evening with Christopher Carter,” in Hager Auditorium beginning at 6pm. Explore how the changing Arctic brings challenges to Indigenous peoples, their rights and well-being while offering a glimpse into inspiring practical action and leadership at play in that region today. After the pres- entation, enjoy light appetizers and explore the two changing exhibitions, Polar Obsession and Into the Arctic. Christopher Carter is a Montana-raised professional page 2A • Volume 26, Number 01 - January 01, 2019 • 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 26, Number 01 - January 01, 2019 • page 3A Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Happy Kwanzaa! Happy Kwanzaa! Children’s Book Drive Children’s Book Drive Gallatin Valley Into the Arctic 9am MoR Country Bookshelf Country Bookshelf 30 Children’s Book Drive 31 Season of Light 1 2 Classes Begin Jan. 7th 3 Classes Begin Jan. 7th Have Fun Dancing Have Fun Dancing Country Bookshelf 11am & 3pm MOR PIR Day Camp: Winter Beach Party PIR Day Camp: Little Picasso Winter Wonderland 11am CMB Have Fun Dancing – Classes Begin 7:30am The Rock Youth Center 7:30am The Rock Youth Center Microbrew Mon. 11:30amMtns Jan. 7th Polar Obsession 9 am MoRockies Chamber’s Business Before Hours

Have Fun Dancing Walking Happy Into the Arctic 9 am MoRockies 7:30am Bank of Bozeman Sunday = morning meditation Experience the Aurora 1pm MOR Open Lab Hours 10 am CMB Polar Obsession 9 am MoRockies 8am Mountains Walking Brewery Lauren Jackson & Jeff Bellino Little Ones Storytime Into the Arctic 9 am MoRockies 3:30pm Montana Jack – Big Sky 10:15 & 11:15 am Bzn Library Thrive Gym Days 10 am Willson Polar Obsession Thrive Gym Days – Belgrade Northern Arizona at MSU Bobcat Books & Babies 9am Museum of the Rockies NEW 11 am Heck-Quaw Elementary Women’s Basketball 10 am & 1 pm Bozeman Library Into the Arctic Winter Wonderland 4pm Brick Breeden Fieldhouse Winter Wonderland 11 am CMB 9am Museum of the Rockies 11 am Children’s Museum Bozeman Mike Haring 4pm Carabiner Public Skating (No Sticks & Pucks) Secret of the Cardboard Rocket All Ages Stick & Puck Mathias 4:30pm Chet’s Bar,Big Sky 11 am Ressler Motors Ice Rink 10am Taylor Planetarium @ MOR 11 am Ressler Motors Ice Rink Bluegrass Jam 5:30pm Katabatic Year! Winter Break Tumbling Open Gym Baby Bistro 11 am Bozeman Library

Season of Light 12 pm Motion Athletics All Ages Stick & Puck 2:45pm Haynes Vibe Quartet 6:30pm Red Tractor Happy Kwanzaa! Gallatin Valley 11am & 3pm Planetarium @ MOR All Ages Stick & Puck Kent Johnson 3:30pm Montana Jack Montana Manouche 7pm Uncorked Children’s Book Drive Brunch Live Music – A Band 1:30pm Haynes Pavilion Kenny Diamond 4 pm Carabiner Exit 288 8pm Chico Hot Springs Country Bookshelf Public Skating (No Sticks & Pucks) Lauren Jackson & Jeff Bellino Called Luck Have Fun Dancing – Classes Begin New Year’s Blacklight Party w/ 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill – Big Sky 11am Pine Creek Lodge Jan. 7th Have Fun Dancing 3 pm Haynes Pavilion MOTH & DASH 8pm Zebra Cross-Country Skiing Basics Winter Wonderland 11am CMB 2019 Hyalite Tour Minecraft Meetup Balboa New Year’s Eve! 6 pm REI Bozeman 10 am Hyalite Canyon 3:45pm Bozeman Public Library Experience the Aurora 8pm Townshend’s Teahouse Lauren Jackson & Brian Stumpf Kali Armstrong Art on the Rocks 6:30pm Emerson 12,1 & 4pm Planetarium @ MOR Evening of New Beginnings w/ 4 pm Carabiner Lounge – Big Sky Open Builds 6:30pm Makerspace 8:30pm Carabiner Lounge Public Skating (No Sticks & Pucks) Satsang & Friends 8:30pm Rialto After the Bell School Program Band of Drifters 7 pm Bzn Hot Spgs Beau Houston 10 pm Haufbrau 1pm Ressler Ice Rink That 1 Guy New Years Eve 4 pm Gallatin Valley YMCA Portland State at MSU Bobcat Men’s READ to a Dog The Big Sky Tonight 2pm MOR 9pm Filling Station Basketball 7 pm Brick Breeden 4 pm Bozeman Public Library Spaghetti Dinner & Torchlight The Dead Yellers 9pm Murray Bar Lang Termes 7 pm The Mint - Belgrade Brian Stumpf & Ben Macht Roller Derby: Fresh Meat Boot Camp Parade Groovewax 9pm JR’s Lounge 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill – Open Enrollment 4pm Bridger Bowl Daniel Kosel 9pm Eagles Bar Music & Mussels w/ Madeline Kelly 7 pm Gallatin Fairgrounds Luke Flansburg 6pm Outlaw New Year’s Eve w/ The MAX & Lucas Mace Bridger Creek Boys 7 pm Red Tractor Bridger Mountain Big Band 9pm Sacajawea Bar 5:30pm Bridger Brewing Writer’s Night – Adam Boehler Kids Night 5:30pm Katabatic 7pm Eagles Bar Diamond 9pm Lane Bar – WSS 7 pm Pine Creek Lodge Edis Kitrell 6 pm Mtns Walking Tom Catmull 7pm Norris Hot Springs Laney Lou & the Bird Dogs w/ Mountain Yarns: Narrative Tales of The Donnie Elliot Experience Leif Christian 7pm Bzn Hot Springs Lazy Owl String Band 9pmThe Adventure 6 pm Outlaw Brewing Exit 288 8pm Chico Hot Springs Attic Trivia Night 7 pm Pine Creek Lodge 7:30pm The Mountain Project The Lil Smokies 8:30pm Rialto The Well 9:30pm Montana Jack Sunrise Karaoke 9 pm 19th Hole Larry Myer 8 pm Murray Bar Open Mic Night 10pm Haufbrau A Band Called Luck 10pm Haufbrau Open Mic Night 10 pm Haufbrau Sunrise Karaoke 9 pm Eagles Bar Polar Obsession Polar Obsession Polar Obsession BPW Morning Social Polar Obsession 9 am MoR 9 am MoRockies 9 am MoRockies 9 am MoRockies 7:30am Into the Arctic 9 am MoR 6 Into the Arctic 7 Into the Arctic 8 Into the Arctic 9 Farmer’s Daughters Café 10 Thrive Gym Days Polar Obsession 10 am Willson School 9 am MoRockies 9 am MoRockies 9 am MoRockies All Ages Stick & Puck Books & Babies 9 am MoRockies Books & Babies Brunch Live Music – Cole Thorne Into the Arctic 9 am MoRockies 11 am Ressler Motors Ice Rink 10 am & 1 pm Bozeman Library 10 am & 1 pm Bozeman Library 11 am Pine Creek Lodge Little HeARTs 10 am Emerson Public Skating (No Sticks & Public Skating (No Sticks & Pucks) Public Skating (No Sticks & Pucks) Apron Challenge Little Ones Storytime 11 am Ressler Motors Ice Rink Pucks) 11 am Ressler Motors Ice Rink 12 pm Bridger Bowl 10:15 & 11:15 am Bzn Library Baby Bistro 11 am Bozeman Library 1:30pm Haynes Pavilion Yoga for All 11 am & 12 pm Library Thrive Gym Days – Belgrade Public Skating (No Sticks & Pucks) Howard Beall & The Fake News – All Ages Stick & Puck La Leche League 11 am Heck-Quaw Elementary 1:30pm Haynes Pavilion Canceled 1 pm Wild Joe*s 11 am Bozeman Public Library All Ages Stick & Puck 2:30pm Haynes Pavilion All Ages Stick & Puck Public Skating (No Sticks & Pucks) Public Skating (No Sticks & Pucks) 11 am Ressler Motors Ice Rink Lauren Jackson & Jeff Bellino 2:45pm Haynes Pavilion 1:30pm Haynes Pavilion All Ages Stick & Puck 1 pm Ressler Motors Ice Rink 3:30pm Montana Jack – Big Sky Kent Johnson 3:30pm Montana Jack All Ages Stick & Puck 1:30pm Haynes Pavilion Sweet Sage Band LEGO Club 3:45pm Bzn Library Kenny Diamond 4 pm Carabiner 2:30pm Haynes Pavilion Public Skating (No Sticks & Pucks) 6 pm MAP Brewing Roblox Club 3:45pm Bzn Library Lauren Jackson & Jeff Bellino Mathias 3:30pm Montana Jack 3 pm Haynes Pavilion Marcedes Carroll Mike Haring 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill – Big Sky Beer for a Cause 5 pm Katabatic Minecraft Meetup 3:45pm Library 4 pm Carabiner Lounge – Big Sky Bzn Area Backcountry Skiing Basics 6 pm Outlaw Brewing Sadie Lynn Locken Kali Armstrong 4 pm Carabiner Pint Night – Firefighters Stair Climb 6 pm REI Bozeman Nathan North 5:30pm Bozeman Spirits READ to a Dog 4 pm Library 4 pm MAP Brewing Brian Stumpf & Ben Macht Extreme History Lecture – Before 7 pm Norris Hot Springs Life Drawing (18+) 6 pm Emerson Mathias 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill Yellowstone Dash Duo Rich Mayo 6 pm Kountry Korner Mandie Castro Wonderlust Winter/Spring 6 pm Museum of the Rockies 7 pm Bozeman Hot Springs Reading Challenge Celebration at 5 pm Murray Bar – Livingston Reception at Country Bookshelf Open Builds 6:30pm Makerspace Country Bookshelf Open Mic Night 10 pm Haufbrau Pints w/ Purpose – Project Alive 5 pm Country Bookshelf Bozeman Doc Series: América 6 pm Country Bookshelf 5 pm Bridger Brewing Music & Mussels w/ Cole & the 7 pm Emerson Center West Coast Swing Pint Night for SheJumps Thornes Idaho at MSU Bobcat Women’s 6:30pm Yoga Motion Yoga Center 5:30pm Bridger Brewing 5 pm Outlaw Brewing Basketball 7 pm Brick Breeden Pottery Advanced Independent Kids Night 5:30pm Katabatic Bluegrass Jam Hawthorne Roots 7 pm Bzn Hot Spgs Study Harley Larson 6 pm Mtns Walking 5:30pmKatabatic Brewing Company Bridger Creek Boys 7 pm Red Tractor 6:30pm Emerson Ryan Acker 6 pm Outlaw Brewing Writer’s Night – Rick Lamplugh Sweet Sage J. W. Teller 7 pm Murray Bar “Wooden Step Stool Class” 7 pm Pine Creek Lodge 6:30pm Red Tractor Pizza 6:30pm Bozeman Makerspace Mike & Mike 7 pm Red Tractor Travelin’ Kind 7 pm The Mint Cafe Roller Derby: Fresh Meat Boot Trivia Night 7 pm Pine Creek Lodge Livingston Film Series – Science Martin Taylor & Laurence Juber Roller Derby: Fresh Meat Boot Camp – Open Enrollment Fair Camp – Open Enrollment 7:30pm The Ellen Theatre 7 pm Gallatin County Fairgrounds 7 pm Shane Lalani Symphony at the Shane Improv on the Verge 7 pm Verge 7 pm Gallatin Fairgrounds Dave Provost 8 pm MAP Brewing BFS – At Eternity’s Gate 7:30pm Shane Lalani Greenhorn Winter Season Lauren Jackson & Brian Stumpf 7 pm The Ellen Danny Bee 8 pm Murray Bar 8:30pm Haynes Pavilion 8:30pm Carabiner Lounge – Big Sky Comedy Night 7:30pm Red Tractor Corb Lund 8:30pm Top Hat – Missoula Sunrise Karaoke 9 pm Legion Sunrise Karaoke 9 pm Bar IX Sunrise Karaoke 9 pm 19th Hole Sunrise Karaoke 9 pm Eagles Bar Open Mic Night 10 pm Haufbrau Matt Nunberg 10 pm Haufbrau Open Mic Night 10 pm Haufbrau Jeff Jensen 10 pm Haufbrau

Polar Obsession Another Pound Bites the Polar Obsession Little HeARTs Thrive Gym Days 9 am MoRockies Dust – 8 Week Weight 9 am MoRockies 10 am Emerson 10 am Willson 13 Into the Arctic 14 Loss Challenge 15 Into the Arctic 16 Little Ones Storytime 17 Books & Babies 9 am MoRockies 5:30am Gal Valley YMCA 9 am MoRockies 10:15 & 11:15 am Library 10 am & 1pm Library Brunch Live Music – Polar Obsession 9 am MoRockies Books & Babies All Ages Stick & Puck Public Skating (No Sticks & Pucks) Sierra Kamplain 11 am Pine Creek Into the Arctic 9 am MoRockies 10 am & 1pm Bozeman Library 11 am Ressler Motors Ice Rink 11 am Ressler Motors Ice Rink Community Dual GS Series All Ages Stick & Puck Preschool Performers 10:30amCMB Public Skating (No Sticks & Pucks) Baby Bistro 11 am Bozeman Library 12 pm Bridger Bowl 1:30pm Haynes Pavilion Public Skating (No Sticks & Pucks) All Ages Stick & Puck 11 am Ressler Motors Ice Rink Jenny Jahlee 1 pm Wild Joe*s 11 am Ressler Motors Ice Rink Public Skating (No Sticks & Pucks) 1:30pm Haynes Pavilion Yoga for All Tea Tasting: Chai & Tea Lattes Public Skating (No Sticks & Pucks) 3 pm Haynes Pavilion All Ages Stick & Puck 2 pm Townshend’s Teahouse 11 am & 12 pm Bozeman Library Minecraft Meetup 3:45pm Library 1:30pm Haynes Pavilion 2:45pm Haynes Pavilion Lazy Owl String Band Public Skating (No Sticks & Pucks) Kali Armstrong 4 pm Carabiner All Ages Stick & Puck Kent Johnson 3:30pm Montana Jack 6 pm Red Tractor Pizza 1:30pm Haynes Pavilion READ to a Dog 4 pm Library 2:30pm Haynes Pavilion Kenny Diamond 4 pm Carabiner John Sherill 6 pm MAP Brewing All Ages Stick & Puck Brian Stumpf & Ben Macht Lauren Jackson & Jeff Bellino Lauren Jackson & Jeff Bellino David Carney 6 pm Outlaw 2:30pm Haynes Pavilion 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill – Big Sky 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill – Big Sky 3:30pm Montana Jack – Big Sky Travis Yost 7 pm Norris Hot Springs Mathias 3:30pm Montana Jack Music & Mussels w/ Brice Ash & 2019 Dance Lesson Series LEGO Club 3:45pm Bzn Library Big Head Todd and the Monsters Roblox Club 3:45pm Bzn Library Beer for a Cause 5 pm Katabatic Friends 5:30pm Bridger Brewing 5 pm Baxter Ballroom 7 pm The Pub Station – Billings Kids Night 5:30pm Katabatic Mike Haring 4 pm Carabiner Lang Termes 5:30pm Bzn Spirits Tuning In w/ Jeannie Little & Don Luke Flansburg Thrive’s Dynamite Dads: Lego Pint Night – Bridger Ski Beer Maven: Beer Education Series Kronenberger 5:30pm Library 7 pm Bozeman Hot Springs Extravaganza Foundation 4 pm MAP Brewing for Women Art on the Rocks 6:30pm Rocking R Open Mic Night 10 pm Haufbrau 5:30pm Belgrade Comm. Library Mathias 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill The Lentil Table 6 pm Kitty Warren Social Club Josh Moore 6 pm Mtns. Walking 6:30pm Claudia’s Mesa Tom Susanj 5 pm Murray Bar Life Drawing (18+) 6 pm Emerson “The Local Goods” 6 pm MAP Open Builds 6:30pm Makerspace Pints w/ Purpose – Hope & the Rich Mayo 6 pm Kountry Korner Women’s Snowshoeing Basics Kelly Nicholson 7 pm Bzn Hot Springs Holidays 5 pm Bridger Brewing Neil Filo Beddow 6 pm MAP 6 pm REI Bozeman Providence College at MSU Bobcat Bluegrass Jam 5:30pm Katabatic Intro to Swing Dance 6:30pm YMCA Lucas & Maddie of the Hawthorne Dan Henry 6 pm Mountains Walking Hockey 7 pm Haynes Pavilion Friends of the Library Book Club Roots 6 pm Outlaw Brewing Open Mic w/ Bozeman Poetry Bridger Creek Boys 7 pm Red Tractor 6:30pm Bozeman Public Library “Sew a Chalk Bag Class” Collective Holler N’ Pine 7 pm The Mint Cafe Chandler Huntley 7 pm Murray Bar 6:30pm Bozeman Makerspace 6:30pm Townshend’s Teahouse Musikanten Montana presents Board Game Night Trivia Night 7 pm Pine Creek Lodge Jeff Peterson 6:30pm Red Tractor Intro to Meditation 7 pm Dharma Ctr Christmas Oratorio (part 2) 7 pm Townshend’s Teahouse Northern Colorado at MSU Bobcat Foxy Blues 7 pm Eagles Bar 7:30pm Holy Rosary Church Men’s Basketball Lauren Jackson & Brian Stumpf Science Inquiry Lecture The Bill Murray Stories 7:30pm Ellen 7 pm Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 8:30pm Carabiner Lounge – Big Sky 7 pm Museum of the Rockies The Travelin’ Kind 8 pm Murray Bar Sunrise Karaoke 9 pm Legion Sunrise Karaoke 9 pm Bar IX Sunrise Karaoke 9 pm 19th Hole Random Acts of Improv 8 pm Verge Open Mic Night 10 pm Haufbrau Raven Rōshi 10 pm Haufbrau Open Mic Night 10 pm Haufbrau Sunrise Karaoke 9 pm Eagles Bar

Hebgen Lake NAIFC PIR Day Camp: A Day at Mathias 3:30pm MtJack Kali Armstrong 4Carabiner Kent Johnson 3:30pm Qualifier – Hebgen Lake the Zoo Boston McDonald Brian Stumpf & Ben Montana Jack 20 8 am Hebgen Lake 21 7:30am The Rock 22 5:30pm Bozeman Spirits 23 Macht 4:30pmChet’s Bar 24 Kenny Diamond 4 pm Brunch – Harley Larson Family Science Day – Rich Mayo 6 Kountry Korner The Waiting 5:30pm Carabiner 11 am Pine Creek Lodge Newspaper Engineering Brice Ash 6 pm MAP Brew Lauren Jackson & Jeff Bellino Community Dual GS Series Humans & Change in the Arctic: An Bridger Brewing 10 am Children’s Museum Peter King 6 pm Mtns Walking 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill – Big Sky 12 pm Bridger Bowl Meal Planning 12 pm YMCA Evening w/ Christopher Carter 6pm MoR Chamber’s Business After Hours Edis Kitrell 6 pm MAP Brewing West Coast Swing 6:30pm Yoga Motion Foxy Blues 6 pm Outlaw Brewing Lauren Jackson & Jeff Bellino 5:30pm Hillcrest Senior Living Michael Hoffman 6 pm Outlaw Shane De Leon 7 pm Murray Bar Life & Music of Django Reinhardt 3:30pm Montana Jack – Big Sky Open Builds 6:30pm Bzn Makerspace Cole Thorne & Aaron Banfield Weston Lewis 7 pm Red Tractor w/ Montana Manouche 7 pm Library Mike Haring 4 pm Carabiner Relación Brevísima 7 pmBzn Hot Spgs 7 pm Bozeman Hot Springs ABK & BLAZE’s Juggalo Unity Knee Jurk 8 pm Eagles Bar Pint Night: Local Nurse/Kidney Weber State at MSU Bobcat Men’s Weston Lewis 7 pm Norris Hot Spgs Tour 8 pm Zebra Magic City Hippies w/ Future Yonder Mountain String Band w/ Transplant 4 pm MAP Brewing Dorothy/ Spirit Animal 8:30pm Rialto Basketball 7 pm Brick Fieldhouse Handmade Moments 8 pm Rialto Mathias 4:30pm Chet’s Bar Lauren Jackson & Brian Stumpf Generations 8:30pm Rialto Bridger Creek Boys 7 pm Red Tractor Ryan Acker 8:30pm Carabiner Lounge – Big Sky Sunrise Karaoke 9 pm 19th Hole Writer’s Night – Dan McCann 5 pm 7 pm Pine Creek Lodge Murray Bar Alex Robilotta Trio 7 pm Mint Cafe Pints w/ 11th & Grant w/ Laney Lou & the Bird Purpose – Dogs 7 pm MontanaPBS Heroes & US & the Horses 5pm Middle East: BridgrBrewing How We Got Bluegrass to This Point Jam5:30pm 7 pm MoR Katabatic Sunrise Raven Rōshi Karaoke 9 pm 6:30pm Eagles Bar Red Tractor Luke Sunrise Flansburg Karaoke 10pm Haufbrau 9pm Legion Open Mic Night 10pm Haufbrau GG e t YY oo uu r ee v ee nn tt s o n t h e CC a l e n d a r !! ee m a i l :: i n f o @ BB o ZZ o n e .. C o m Friday Saturday IF IT'S HAPPENING... IT’S IN THE BO THE IN IT’S HAPPENING... IT'S IF Children’s Book Drive Country Bookshelf Children’s Book Drive Country Bookshelf BO THE IN IT’S HAPPENING... IT'S IF Classes Begin Jan. 7th Have Fun Dancing Polar Obsession 9 am Museum of the Rockies 4 PIR Day Camp: The Land of Oz 5 Into the Arctic 9 am Museum of the Rockies 7:30am The Rock Youth Center Bozeman Winter Farmers’ Market Polar Obsession 9 am Museum of the Rockies 9 am Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture Into the Arctic 9 am Museum of the Rockies Resolutions & Intentions 9 am Bozeman Dharma Center Open Lab Hours 10 am Children’s Museum “FIKA – Creativity Café” 9 am Bozeman Makerspace Read Sing Play! Storytime Super Sitters Class 10 am Gallatin Valley YMCA 10:15 & 11:15 am Bozeman Public Library Books & Babies 10 am Bozeman Public Library Winter Wonderland 11 am Children’s Museum Kids Chess Club 10 am Bozeman Public Library All Ages Stick & Puck 11 am Ressler Ice Rink Winter Wonderland 11 am Children’s Museum Bozeman Diamond 3:30pm Montana Jack – Big Sky Teen Leadership Club 11 am Gallatin Valley YMCA Mike Haring 4 pm Carabiner Lounge – Big Sky Public Skating (No Sticks & Pucks) 12 pm Haynes Pvln MandoTom Murphy 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill Community Dual GS Series 12 pm Bridger Bowl Pokémon Club 4:30pm Bozeman Public Library Sacramento State at MSU Bobcat Men’s Basketball Jeremy Hatch Reception – Sometime Near 2 pm Brick Breeden Fieldhouse Yesterday Bridger Family Band 3 pm Bridger Bowl 5 pm Old Main Gallery & Framing Diamond 3:30pm Montana Jack – Big Sky Donnie Elliot Experience 5:30pm Kountry Korner Lone Mountain Trio 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill – Big Sky Open Mic Night 6 pm Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot Bob Britten 5:30pm Kountry Korner Café Firestarter Making Class 6:30pm Bzn Makerspace What the Luck 5:30pm Katabatic Brewing Company Neil Filo Beddow 7 pm Norris Hot Springs What the Luck 5:30pm Katabatic Brewing Company Jazz Night w/ Alex Robilotta Joe Schwem 7 pm Norris Hot Springs 7 pm Red Tractor Pizza Grateful Dead Night 7 pm Filling Station Tango de Salon (Argentine Tango) Group Class PermaFunk 7 pm Red Tractor Pizza 7 pm Big Sky DanceSport Missoula Junior Bruins at Bozeman Icedogs Open Dance 8 pm Big Sky DanceSport 7:30pm Haynes Pavilion Glacial Tomb, Archeron Thodol, Scavenger Take 6 7:30pm Warren Miller Performing Arts Center 8 pm Filling Station Mike Haring & Kali Armstrong Swamp Dawg 9 pm Murray Bar – Livingston 8:30pm Carabiner Lounge – Big Sky Comstock Lode 9 pm Sacajawea Bar – Three Forks Cool McCool & The Spies 9 pm Murray Bar – Livingston Close To Toast 9 pm Eagles Bar Sunrise Karaoke 9 pm Silver Dollar Saloon – Ennis Exit 288 9 pm JR’s Lounge & Casino Sugar Daddies 9 pm Sacajawea Bar – Three Forks BlackWater Band 9 pm Chico Hot Springs Saloon Close To Toast 9 pm Eagles Bar Karaoke Night 9:30pm Montana Jack – Big Sky Exit 288 9 pm JR’s Lounge & Casino Noel Lacey & Harvestmen Haw 10 pm Haufbrau BlackWater Band 9 pm Chico Hot Springs Saloon Rotgut Whines 10:15pm Top Hat – Missoula Keelan Evans 10 pm Haufbrau

Bridger’s 64th Birthday Celebration Family Breakfast 8 am Gallatin Valley YMCA Bridger Bowl Polar Obsession 9 am Museum of the Rockies 11 Polar Obsession 9 am MoRockies 12 Into the Arctic 9 am Museum of the Rockies Into the Arctic 9 am MoRockies FUNdraiser XC Ski Day 9 am B Bar Ranch All Ages Stick & Puck 11 am Ressler Ice Rink Books & Babies 10 am Bozeman Public Library Scott Nelson 12 pm Bridger Bowl Kids Chess Club 10 am Bozeman Public Library Friday Forum – Local Climate Change Beginning Epee Fencing for Adults 12 pm Bozeman Public Library 10 am Bozeman Fencing Association Public Skating (No Sticks & Pucks) Yoga & Beer with Ellie 11 am Outlaw Brewing 1:30pm Haynes Pavilion Lindy Layover featuring Jonathan Lindsey All Ages Stick & Puck 3:15pm Haynes Pavilion 11 am Masonic Lodge Diamond 3:30pm Montana Jack – Big Sky Public Skating (No Sticks & Pucks) 12 pm Haynes Pvln Swordfight Social Community Dual GS Series 12 pm Bridger Bowl 4 pm Bozeman Fencing Association Williston State at MSU Bobcat Hockey Mike Haring 4 pm Carabiner Lounge – Big Sky 2 pm Haynes Pavilion MandoTom Murphy 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill Spek Atlas 3 pm Bridger Bowl Pokémon Club 4:30pm Bozeman Public Library Diamond 3:30pm Montana Jack – Big Sky FREE Friday Night 5 pm Children’s Museum Lone Mountain Trio 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill – Big Sky Donnie Elliot Experience 5:30pm Kountry Korner Bob Britten 5:30pm Kountry Korner Café Open House 6 pm Bozeman Dharma Center Peter King 5:30pm Katabatic Brewing Company Jeff Peterson 6 pm Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot Restless Pines 7 pm Norris Hot Springs Relacion Brevisima 7 pm Norris Hot Springs Vibe Quartet 7 pm Red Tractor Pizza Jazz Night w/ Alex Robilotta 7 pm Red Tractor Ryan Acker (of The Last Revel) 7 pm Pine Creek Lodge Big Head Todd and The Monsters Artapaloozla 7 pm Filling Station 7 pm The Wilma – Missoula Teahouse Tango Bozeman Folklore Contra Dance w/ Chordwood Cricket 7:30pm Townshend’s Bozeman Teahouse Z

7:30pm Bozeman Senior Center Z Williston State at MSU Bobcat Hockey Martha Redbone Roots Project 7:30pm The Ellen Theatre 7:30pm Ressler Motors Ice Rink An Evening w/ Keller Williams 8:30pm Rialto Bozeman Yellowstone Quake at Bozeman Icedogs ONE

Mike Haring & Kali Armstrong 8:30pm Carabiner Lounge ONE 7:30pm Haynes Pavilion Cole & The Thornes 9 pm Murray Bar – Livingston If You Build It 7:30pm The Ellen Theatre www.Twang 9 pm Sacajawea Bar – Three Forks Lazy Owl String Band 9 pm Murray Bar – Livingston Sunrise Karaoke – Friendly 9 pm Friendly Tavern Sunrise Karaoke 9 pm Sacajawea Bar Red Glow Buffalo w/ STiLGONE 9 pm Filling Station Blue Belly Junction 9 pm Eagles Bar Blue Belly Junction 9 pm Eagles Bar DJ Troy-Mach One Music 9 pm JR’s Lounge DJ Troy-Mach One Music 9 pm JR’s Lounge & Casino Montana Sun 9 pm Chico Hot Springs Saloon Montana Sun 9 pm Chico Hot Springs Saloon Karaoke Night 9:30pm Montana Jack – Big Sky Reckless Abandon 10 pm Haufbrau Neil Filo Beddow 10 pm Haufbrau Dodgy Mountain Men 10:15pm Top Hat – Missoula • MSU Bobcat Ski Day Bridger Bowl Bozeman Winter Farmers’ Market 9 am Emerson • Polar Obsession 9 am MoRockies Compassion Practices 9 am Bozeman Dharma Since 1993 Since 18 Into the Arctic 9 am MoRockies 19 Kids Chess Club 10 am Bozeman Public Library 1993 Since All Ages Stick & Puck Great Books and Classic Literature Book Club 11 am Ressler Ice Rink 10:15am Bozeman Public Library Public Skating (No Sticks & Pucks) Public Skating (No Sticks & Pucks) 12 pm Haynes Pvln 1:30pm Haynes Pavilion Community Dual GS Series 12 pm Bridger Bowl All Ages Stick & Puck 3:15pm Haynes Pavilion Eastern Washington at MSU Bobcat Hockey Diamond 3:30pm Montana Jack – Big Sky 1:30pm Haynes Pavilion Eastern Washington at MSU Bobcat Women’s Basketball Mike Haring 4 pm Carabiner Lounge – Big Sky 2 pm Brick Breeden Fieldhouse MandoTom Murphy 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill Quenby Iandiorio & Kevin Toll 3 pm Bridger Bowl Pokémon Club 4:30pm Bozeman Public Library Diamond 3:30pm Montana Jack – Big Sky Donnie Elliot Experience 2019 Fly Fishing Film Tour 4 pm & 8 pm Emerson Center 5:30pm Kountry Korner Café Lone Mountain Trio 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill – Big Sky 2019 Chamber Annual Banquet Bob Britten 5:30pm Kountry Korner Café 5:30pm Best Western Plus GranTree Inn Ross Brown 5:30pm Katabatic Brewing Company David Carney 6 pm Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot Open Mic Night 6 pm Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot Heather Lingle 7 pm Norris Hot Springs SnoBar 2019 6 pm Big Sky Resort Eastern Washington at MSU Bobcat Hockey Bridger Creek Boys 6 pm MAP Brewing

Elling House: Chautauqua 6:30pm Elling House •

7 pm Haynes Pavilion • Jazz Night w/ Alex Robilotta 7 pm Red Tractor Sweet Sage Band 7 pm Norris Hot Springs BFS – Can You Ever Forgive Me? Howard Beall & the Fake News 7 pm Red Tractor Pizza 7 pm The Ellen Theatre Bon Débarras 7:30pm The Ellen Theatre Bozeman Symphony: Piano Recital Series Butte Cobras at Bozeman Icedogs 7:30pm Haynes MCMS Winter Concert 7:30pm Reynolds Recital Hall 7:30pm MSU Reynolds Recital Hall Eighth Blackbird 7:30pm WMPAC

Sneaky Pete & the Secret Weapons w/ PermaFunk 2019 26, January - 1 January Random Acts of Improv 8 pm Verge Theater 2019 26, January - 1 January 8 pm Filling Station Mike Haring & Kali Armstrong 8:30pm Carabiner Lounge Random Acts of Improv 8 pm Verge Theater Cabin Fever Band 9 pm Sacajawea Bar – Three Forks Tejon Street Corner Thieves 9 pm Murray Bar Studebaker John 9 pm Murray Bar – Livingston Exit 288 9 pm Sacajawea Bar – Three Forks Tsunami Funk 9 pm Eagles Bar Tsunami Funk 9 pm Eagles Bar Sunrise Karaoke 9 pm Silver Dollar Saloon – Ennis El Wencho 9 pm Chico Hot Springs Saloon Dicks Inventory w/Tom Cook 9 pm Filling Station Karaoke Night 9:30pm Montana Jack – Big Sky El Wencho 9 pm Chico Hot Springs Saloon Keelan Evans 10 pm Haufbrau Sundance & the Wilds 10 pm Haufbrau Bozeman Folklore’s Wintergreen 2019 Bozeman Folklore’s Wintergreen 2019 Bozeman Senior Center Bozeman Senior Center 25 Polar Obsession 9 am MoRockies 26 Stan Shafer Memorial Ice Fishing Derby Into the Arctic 9 am MoRockies 7 am Clark Canyon Reservoir All Ages Stick & Puck Books & Babies 10 am Bozeman Public Library 11 am Ressler Motors Ice Rink Kids Chess Club 10 am Bozeman Public Library Diamond 3:30pm Montana Jack – Big Sky Yoga & Beer with Ellie 11 am Outlaw Brewing Mike Haring 4 pm Carabiner Lounge – Big Sky Public Skating (No Sticks & Pucks) 12 pm Haynes Pvln Idaho State at MSU Bobcat Men’s Basketball Martinis & Metalsmiths Bridgercare Fundraiser 2 pm Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 4 pm Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot Silly Moose Comedy Improv 3 pm Verge Theater MandoTom Murphy Beer Supply 3 pm Bridger Bowl 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill – Big Sky Diamond 3:30pm Montana Jack – Big Sky Pokémon Club 4:30pm Bozeman Public Library Lone Mountain Trio 4:30pm Chet’s Bar & Grill – Big Sky Donnie Elliot Experience Parent’s Night Out 5:30pm Gallatin Valley YMCA 5:30pm Kountry Korner Café Bob Britten 5:30pm Kountry Korner Café Public Skating (No Sticks & Pucks) Dan Henry 5:30pm Katabatic Brewing Company 6 pm Ressler Motors Ice Rink Sleepover at the Y 6 pm Gallatin Valley YMCA Celebration of the Arts – Tango to Argentina! SnoBar 2019 6 pm Big Sky Resort 6 pm Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture The Road Agents 7 pm Norris Hot Springs John Sherrill 7 pm Norris Hot Springs Balboa Swing Dance Jazz Night w/ Alex Robilotta 7 pm Red Tractor Pizza 7 pm Townshend’s Bozeman Teahouse Paige & the People’s Band 7 pm Pine Creek Lodge Shwayze 8 pm Zebra Cocktail Lounge Tango Dance Mike Haring & Kali Armstrong 8:30pm Carabiner Lounge – Big Sky 7:30pm Townshend’s Bozeman Teahouse Deltaphonic 9 pm Murray Bar – Livingston Band of Drifters 9 pm Murray Bar – Livingston Sunrise Karaoke – Friendly 9 pm Friendly Tavern Sunrise Karaoke – Sac Bar Luke Williams 9 pm Sacajawea Bar – Three Forks 9 pm Sacajawea Bar – Three Forks Poison Lovers 9 pm Eagles Bar Poison Lovers 9 pm Eagles Bar Lazy Owl String Band 9 pm Filling Station The MAX 9 pm JR’s Lounge & Casino The MAX 9 pm JR’s Lounge & Casino The Fossils 9 pm Chico Hot Springs Saloon The Fossils 9 pm Chico Hot Springs Saloon Keelan Evans 10 pm Haufbrau Orange Julians 10 pm Haufbrau GG e t YY o uu rr ee v e n t s oo nn t h e CC a l e n d a r !! e m a i l :: i n f o @@ BB o ZZ o n e .. C o m ( $ 2 5 p e r l i s t i n G f o r n o n - a d v e r t i s e r s ) o r CC a l l 44 00 6 -- 5 8 6 - 6 7 3 0 Page 6a • The BoZone • January 01, 2019

Movie Lovers ------Have a laugh w/ Verge’s Random Acts, Bad Times at the El Royale improv for all ages this month Following an extended run of is as ferociously holiday-themed Eddie’s First Christmas on Patrol, Verge Theater’s stage entertaining as it is long calendar refuses to give Bozeman audiences a break from laughing in by Joseph Shelton desperate for her big break, from the new year! Here’s a look at some Anyone could be forgiven for the haunted junkie to the of the fantastic performances eyeing the 2 hour and 21 minute charismatic cult leader. happening at the Little Black Box to running time of Bad Times at These characters and more get 2019 off to a hilarious start. the El Royale and being seek shelter at the El Royale, a The always-hilarious Monday concerned that tacky casino hotel night Improv on the Verge aren’t the film, a noir set that straddles the going anywhere – unlike our 2018 almost entirely in state lines of calendars! With a mixture of short- a kitschy hotel Nevada and form games (like you see on the pop- one dark and California, with ular tv show Whose Line is It Anyway?) stormy night in gambling legal and long-form stories, everything the late sixties, is on the Nevada you see on stage is created on the going to be side and all the spot using audience suggestions. overlong and booze on the With crowd favorites, the Bozeman indulgent. Nor other. As is so Improverts AND some new faces, would that person often the case, no you won’t want to miss the best way be altogether one is what they to start your week. Come get cheap wrong, because it seem, nor is the thrills for your laugh hole with seems like unless El Royale itself, advanced tickets for only $7, or $9 you’re making whose mysterious at the door. Upcoming shows are set Once Upon a Time in America, two management seem to have for January 7th and 28th. All per- hours is probably more than supplemented their income with formances start at 7pm. Ages 17+. enough to tell your crime story. some shady, if ambitious side Later in the month, the Bozeman But Bad Times at the El Royale is projects. Then there’s the missing Improverts are back with Random the latest from director Drew sum of money, the take from a Acts of Improv to tackle three stress hormones. It also increases Tickets are $7 in advance, or $9 Goddard, whose Cabin in the Woods decade old score, not to mention nights of long-form improvised (admittedly much leaner at an hour the fact that one of our party is a immune cells and infection-fighting at the door. comedy. Witness the years this antibodies, improving our resistance Visit www.vergetheater.com and thirty-five minutes long) might secret G-man. troupe has spent honing their com- provide a little bit of context for Unlike Cabin in the Woods, to disease. And of course, laughter for reservations and further informa- munication skills. Come prepared to triggers the release of endorphins, tion about the entire 2018-19 sea- what he’s doing with this film. which had so much fun mashing laugh your ass off at their clever Cabin was ostensibly a horror film, together disparate genres, Bad the body’s natural feel-good chemi- son! Advance tickets are also avail- witticisms and zany story arcs! The cals, giving people an overall sense able in store at Cactus Records. See blended with a workplace comedy, Times at the El Royale has almost shows are set for January 17th–19th and steeped in the tradition of ‘80s as much fun mashing together of well-being. The next show is set you at “The Little Black Box on the at 8pm each evening. Tickets are $7 for Saturday, January 26th at 3pm. Edge (of Bozeman)!” • monster movies, a mixture of crime and noir subgenres into in advance, or $9 at genres that would usually sound something which, if not utterly the door. These shows better on paper than on film, but original, is still a hell of a lot of are recommended for which turned out to be pretty fun. And it turns out that there are ages 17+. delightful, at least to those with a enough excellent performances But the kids taste for horror. Goddard does (especially from Jeff Bridges) and deserve some (more something similar here, but with nifty twists to almost entirely justify appropriate) laughs of the more limited scope of the mid- its baroque length – which is to their own, and century crime story. So like Cabin, say, I was almost sad when it was Verge’s Silly Moose Bad Times brims over with tropes, done, and how often can you say Comedy Improv from the kindly priest who is more that about a two and a half hour gives families extra than he seems, to the showgirl long movie? chances to laugh together. After all, laughter decreases Audition for Shane Center’s spring musical – Broad Comedy creator brings annual Mamma Mia! women’s creative retreat back to Chico A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a The group of 35 women were muse,” as one participant put it. will be experienced in this workshop trip down the aisle you’ll applauding and laughing. It had And some join the fun simply can be easily applied to participants’ never forget! On Tuesday, been a pee-in-yer-pants kind of looking for new insight and renewed daily lives. January 15th at 7pm, funny and insightful day at the energy for their lives and work. Comedy improv games are Director Russell Lewis will retreat. “Improvisation for the Whatever the reason, they find that designed so you don’t have time to hold open auditions for Spirit” is an internationally touring they have more creative potential censor yourself, so you’re pulled Mamma Mia! at the women’s retreat that uses than they’d thought when they automatically into the flow of the Shane Lalani Center for improvisational theatre games to walked through the door. game, says Katie. Learning to feel the Arts in Livingston. access one’s inner creativity. Led by The upcoming retreat will be comfortable in this flow is important The storytelling magic Katie Goodman of Broad Comedy, held at Chico Hot Springs, February for those who don’t operate this way of ABBA’s timeless songs Camp Equinox, and Spontaneous 2nd–3rd, 2019. Katie is an on a daily basis. Improv takes us out propels this heart-warming Combustibles in Bozeman, internationally touring speaker, self- of normal time and interactions and tale of love, laughter, and Montana, this self-help workshop is help and comedy author, comedian can be used as a diagnostic tool to friendship. On a Greek unusually inspiring. and a certified Kripalu Yoga discover how we operate. We can island paradise, Sophie The participants come for a Teacher. She has combined her look at ourselves, laugh at ourselves, dreams of a perfect number of reasons. “I have a very interests in the spiritual growth and learn from others. We can then wedding. She wants to loud inner critic and I want to work process with her skills as an improvi- use the improv to practice changing walk down the aisle with on quieting it down,” says Jill, a sational comedian and teacher. our behaviors, such as bravely going her father, but she doesn’t know through February 28th. Mamma woman who joined the retreat last The workshop will use improv, in for it, ignoring our inner critic, and who he is! On the eve of her Mia! runs weekends from March 1st year. She had started the day shy her words, “to enable participants to being present. wedding, Sophie secretly invites to 24th, 2019. and a little anxious. On day two, she learn self-trust, release themselves “This retreat is a great place three men from her mother’s For more information, please brought the house down with an from judgment, take risks and accept to connect with other like-minded, past back to the island they last contact Russell Lewis at (406) 222- improvised rap. “Whatever it is that challenges, practice being present, creative souls,” says Katie. “There visited 20 years ago, with 1420 or [email protected]. is blocking my expressive self, stands and be flexible and open to change. will be a lot of laughter and a lot of hilarious results. The Shane Center is located at 415 between me and everything I want The comedy improv exercises teach self-discovery.” Roles are available for ages 13 E Lewis St. Learn more about the in life – self-esteem, artistic expres- the retreat participants to surrender Lisa, an enthusiastic participant and up. No prepared audition Shane’s auditioning process sion, confidence, joy, love,” she said. to the moment, ridicule perfection- shares her perspective: material is required. Rehearsals for by visiting www.theshanecen- Some join the retreat with Katie ism, stay in beginner’s mind, listen to “Improvisation for the Spirit answers this production will take place ter.org/auditions. to learn how creative people go our intuition, move with the flow the question ‘How can I be whole in weekday evenings from January 21st Here we go again! • about “crowbarring open the fire and give up attachment to the goal.” all that I do, achieve and who I doors between their mouth and their The retreat promises that all of what interact with?’ And ‘How can I be whole when I am angry, hurt, disappointed?’ It was beautiful! Katie wonderfully blended a playful yet professional approach in all the activities. She chose a curriculum that spoke to me and the others in an encouraging way.” “I knew the workshop would energize me and give me confidence,” says a vivacious woman named Pam, “but I’m amazed at the strength of the energy and confidence this weekend has inspired. Katie possesses a real knack for putting people at their ease. Her inner peace and strength draw others to her and her humor and intelligence keep them around.” The all-women retreat begins Saturday morning, February 2nd, at 9am and ends at 5pm, Sunday, Feb. 3rd. Chico Hot Springs is located one hour from Bozeman. The workshop fee is $285. This includes lunch and a workbook to take home. Prices for accommodations vary from $45 to $200 per night. Lunches are provided for workshop participants both Saturday and Sunday. Exceptional cuisine from one of the region’s finest restaurant is available in the Chico Lodge Contributing restaurant for breakfast and W r i t e r s dinner, as well as other budget options nearby. Additional Danny Waldo activities available include massage, hiking, horseback Joseph Shelton riding, and more. George Wuerthner To register for the Chico Hot Christine Hrenya Springs retreat, please visit www.katiegoodmanspeak- ing.com or call (406) 522-7623 with additional questions. •

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Bozeman Doc Series’ next examines balance of adolescence & familial responsibility On Thursday, January 10th, at the Emerson court system bereft of moral authority, and Center for the Arts & Culture, the Bozeman learning to be caretakers for someone who may Doc Series presents the Montana premiere of not understand who they are. And yet the the award-winning new documentary, greatest challenge might be learning to work América, beginning at 7pm. together. As the brothers clash over money and Three brothers confront the chasm between the distribution of labor, difficult questions take adolescent yearning and adult responsibilities the foreground – who decides what becomes of when brought together to care for their charis- América? And how long will they put their lives matic 93-year-old grandmother in this feature- on hold to care for her? length documentary debut from directors Erick América has screened at major festivals Stoll and Chase Whiteside. around the world, winning several awards and Diego is a young circus artist living away garnering widespread critical acclaim. from his family in a dull landscape of tourist “A gorgeous, emotionally rich film. Bursting beaches and all-inclusive resorts when he must with simple moments of intimacy layered with return home suddenly. His grandmother, the most unexpected complexity, América carries portrait on to a large, cinematic canvas.” – América is $10, or $8 for students. Tickets are América, fell from her bed, causing his father enduring weight.” – Kelli Weston, The Skinny Simran Hans, The Guardian available at the door or in advance at Cactus to be jailed under accusation of elder neglect. “The film is a knockout... Full of vibrant “An honest, intimate treatise on kindness. Records and Movie Lovers, as well as Diego sees poetry and purpose in this tragedy. characters, confrontation and love, and one América is a film about what it means to have www.bozemandocseries.org where you He believes América, despite her immobility which also challenges us to think both critically the best years of your life interrupted by the can buy Season Passes and 7-film punch cards, and advanced dementia, fell willfully, to bring and personally about the ways we and society duty of care, and what’s more, to want that to learn more about the series, and view trailers the separated family back together. He reunites care for those at the ends of their lives.” – Scott happen.” – Matt Turner, Little White Lies for upcoming films. The series will continue with his estranged brothers and leaves his old Macauley, Filmmaker Magazine Doors open at 6pm. Single admission to every other Thursday through April. • life behind. “A soulful, sunny hangout movie… Shot But now they face the considerable chal- over a three-year period with an affectionate, lenges of freeing their father from an opaque watchful eye, it blows up an intimate family Take a look at a new kind of classroom w/ Ellen doc screening Sundance fave Science Fair screens Bozeman Field School at Livingston’s Shane Center will present a FREE The Livingston Film Series screening will present a screening of of innova- acclaimed documentary Science tive educa- Fair at 7pm on Tuesday, January tion docu- 8th at the Shane Lalani Center mentary If for the Arts. You Build Hailed by critics as “immense- It at The ly likeable,” “brilliant and quirky” Ellen and an “ode to the teenage sci- Theatre on ence geeks on whom our future Friday, depends,” and winner of the January audience award at Sundance and 11th. SXSW, National Geographic Beginning but their own sense of what’s possible. Documentary Films’ Science Fair at 7:30pm, the screening is FREE and open If You Build It offers a compelling and follows nine high school students through science. to the public. hopeful vision for a new kind of classroom in from around the globe as they navigate rival- Now in its fourth season, the Livingston If You Build It follows designer-activists which students learn the tools to design their ries, setbacks and, of course, hormones, on Film Series presents a variety of independent Emily Pilloton and Matthew Miller to rural own futures. Watch the trailer and learn their journey to compete at the International features, documentaries, local films, and spe- Bertie County, the poorest in North Carolina, more about the film and the project behind it Science and Engineering Fair. As 1,700 of the cial screenings on the second Tuesday of where they work with local high school stu- at www.ifyoubuilditmovie.com. smartest, quirkiest teens from 78 different every month in the Dulcie Theatre at the dents to help transform both their communi- Bozeman Field School offers a curriculum countries face off, only one will be named Sane Lalani Center for the Arts. ty and their lives. Living on credit and grant of inquiry to students looking for a dynamic Best in Fair. Concessions are available before the show. money while fighting a change-resistant high school experience. The program of study The film, from Fusion and Muck Media Doors open at 6:30pm, prior to all screenings school board, Pilloton and Miller lead their draws on the numerous offerings of our beau- and directed by the duPont Award-winning at 7pm. Admission is always free, but dona- students through a year-long, full-scale design tiful surrounding environment – both natural and Emmy-nominated documentary filmmak- tions are gratefully accepted. For more infor- and build project that does much more than and built – to guide students toward becom- ing team of Cristina Costantini and Darren mation, please visit just teach basic construction skills: it shows ing curious, insightful, and engaged human Foster, offers a front seat to the victories, www.theshanecenter.org. ten teenagers beings. Submit a student application for the defeats and motivations of an incredible The Livingston Film Series is generously the power of design-thinking to re-invent not 2019-20 school year and learn more by visit- group of young men and women who are on sponsored by Marilyn Clotz & Mary Ann just their town ing www.bozemanfieldschool.org. • a path to change their lives, and the world, Bearden and Donald B. Gimbel. •

Experience acclaimed film as BFS announces first titles of 2019 Bozeman Film Society enters the new year with two sensational screenings this month at The Ellen Theatre. On Wednesday, January 9th, comes the vividly affecting At Eternity’s Gate from Academy Award-nominat- ed director Julian Schnabel (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly), beginning at 7pm. Journey inside the head of famed but tor- her loyal friend Jack (the caustically witty mented artist Vincent van Gogh (Academy Richard E. Grant), the two sling zingers at Award-nominated Willem Dafoe) as he spends each other until circumstances become seri- his final years in Arles, France, painting mas- ous and their friendship sours. terworks of the natural world that surrounds Also a New York Times Critic’s Pick, Rolling him. Any film could give you the gist of Van Stone writes, “Believe the Oscar buzz for Gogh’s life story, but perhaps only this one can Melissa McCarthy in this true story of an make you feel what it would be like to stand in out-of-work author who took up forgery to a field with this brilliant mind, and watch him pay the bills.” Rated R, Can You Ever Forgive make magic out of scenery. Me? runs 106 minutes. Closed captioning is Quotes Shnabel, “This is a film about available. painting and a painter and their relationship Mark your calendars! The 2019 return of to infinity. It is told by a painter. It contains the Oscar Nominated Shorts is set for what I felt were essential moments in his life, Saturday, February 9th at the Emerson this is not the official history – it’s my version. Center for the Arts & Culture. The daylong One that I hope could make you closer to screening event will again feature the usual him.” A New York Times Critic’s Pick, the film three categories – documentary, animation, also stars Rupert Friend, Oscar Isaac, Mads and live action. Tickets go on sale Jan. 9th. Mikkelsen and Mathieu Amalric. At Eternity’s Bozeman Film Society screenings each Gate is Rated PG-13 with a runtime of 110 include 40th Anniversary swag giveaways! minutes. Closed captioning is available. Reserved seats for At Eternity’s Gate and Can Following Friday, January 18th, BFS pres- You Ever Forgive Me? are $9.75 for general ents dramedy Can You Ever Forgive Me? at admission and $9.25 for seniors and students 7pm. Based on a 2008 memoir of the same (plus fees.) Tickets to BFS screenings are name, Melissa McCarthy finally gets the dra- available online at matic role she deserves, shining as best-selling www.theellentheatre.org, by calling celebrity biographer (and friend to cats) Lee (406) 585-5885, or by visiting the box office Israel, who made her living in the 1970s and Wednesday through Saturday from 1–3pm, 80s profiling the likes of Katharine Hepburn, as well as two hours prior to any screening. Tallulah Bankhead, and Estée Lauder. Bozeman Film Society seeks out and When Lee is no longer able to get pub- presents independent films which engage, lished because she has fallen out of step with entertain, and foster an understanding of current tastes, she turns her art form to decep- the world community around us. Visit tion, forging missives supposedly written by www.bozemanfilmsociety.org for film the likes of Noel Coward and Dorothy Parker, previews and further information – and and selling them for a tidy profit. Abetted by “Keep ‘Em Flickering!” •

Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” ––– The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.BoZone.com • 406-586-6730 • Volume 26, Number 01 - January 01, 2019 • page 7A “Birthday Holiday” Across 42 Citrus soft drink intro 6 Need a bath 42 CrËme de ___ 1 Palestinian president duced in the 1960s 7 Obama education secretary (strawberry liqueur) Crossword Sponsored By: www.BoZone.com 6 Indira Gandhi’s son 43 Scott Joplin song Duncan 43 Tanner of ‘70s-’80s tennis 11 Actor Shepard of 46 Hang on the line 8 It’s somehow National Soup 44 Garfield’s girlfriend “Idiocracy” 48 “An Inconvenient Truth” Month, for short 45 Got overexcited over 14 Ben Stiller’s mom Anne presenter 9 Line on a weather map niche pop culture, with “out” 15 Edit out 50 Princess who became a 10 Perturbed 47 Hockey pucks, e.g. 16 Brand of pads general 11 Longtime Dolphins coach 49 Gargantuan 17 Scottish singer born 51 High point 12 Prop for Paul Bunyan 51 Strong ___ ox 12/25/1954 53 Tahiti, e.g. 13 W’s successors? 52 Loretta played by 56- 19 Pince-___ glasses 54 Stationery store purchase 18 Bela of monster roles Across 20 Do, for instance 56 American actress born 23 Completely fake 54 Print maker 21 Island instrument 12/25/1949 25 Speak before a crowd 55 Id’s counterpart 22 Porgy’s love 59 “Many years ___ ...” 26 2000 Alejandro IÒ· rritu 57 Upscale hotel amenity 24 Conversation 60 “Washington Journal” drama “Amores ___” 58 Circumference-to-diameter 26 Dish with peanut and lime network 27 Baseballer Felipe, Matty, ratios garnish 61 “___ ear and out the or Jesus ©2019 Jonesin’ Crosswords 29 It’s been alternately called other” 28 Promising a “cash point” or 62 Blow away words “bankomat” 63 Actor ___ William Scott 31 Where 100 is 4 30 One who takes things the 64 Knight’s mount 32 Midler of wrong way? “Beaches” 33 “___ Lang Syne” Down 34 Word before 34 Not so puzzling 1 Dresden Dolls lead vocalist artist, clause, or 35 Cold storage? Palmer room 36 Canadian world leader 2 1984 marathon gold 35 Best-case born 12/25/1971 medalist Joan 36 Soup du ___ 39 Juan ___ de LeÛn 3 Not a big chicken 37 Up to this point (Fountain of Youth seeker) 4 “The Little Mermaid” 38 Opens a bottle 40 Did penance heroine 39 Okra portion 41 Put ___ signal 5 Enclosure to an ed. Answers: Cast of Charaters

HERstory – MSU honors 125 extraordinary women by Carol Schmidt theimportanceof womenattendingcollege. Fromthosebeginnings,thelistof honorees cershortlyafter.Arecipientof aMacArthur MSU Mountains & Minds, Fall 2018 In1913,Herrickorganizedthefirstvocational crisscrossestimetoincludescoresof womenof “genius”grant,shealsoreceivedaposthumous “Letmetellyouastory.”It’samongthe congressforhighschoolwomeninthecountry themodernera.Thislistrangesfromastro- PresidentialMedalof Freedomawardin2016. mostresonantphrasesinanylanguage.Now atMSC.Hermemoryenduresnotonlyinthe physiciststoceramicists,librarianstoengi- Therearealsostoriesthatmaybeless imaginethepowerof multi- known,butnolessvaliant,suchasthestoryof plyingthatphraseby125. Patricia Anderson,whoretiredfromMSU That’swhatMontana in1988aftermorethan40yearsasanadviser StateUniversitydidrecently tostudentgroupsandactivities.Afteryearsof asithonored125women livingwithbiasagainstwomeninthe whohaveimpactedtheuni- workplace,shefiledasuitagainsttheuniversi- versity,thecommunityand tyoverapatternof discriminationinpay thestatefromtheinstitu- practicesandwonajudgmentagainstMSUin tion’sinceptionin1893to 1990.Herpioneeringeffortshavehelped thepresentday.Together, improvetheworkingenvironmentforwomen thestoriesweavearichtap- atMSUoverthelastthreedecades. estryrepresentingtheinstitu- ThereisalsoShyla Patera,theMSU tion’shistory. graduatefromGreatFallswhohasfought Ormakethat tirelesslytoimprovetherightsof andservices HERstory,theinformal forthedisabledinBulgaria,Florida, nameof the“Extraordinary, PennsylvaniaandnowhernativeMontana, OrdinaryWomenof MSU,” allwhileconfinedtoawheelchairby aneffortof thePresident’s cerebralpalsy. CommissionontheStatusof Thelistcouldgoon,andinfactitdidon UniversityWomen.Aspart thefirstweekendof Novemberatanevent of MSU’s125thanniversary, honoringthe125“ExtraordinaryOrdinary thecommissionsoughtnomi- Women”thatwasasunderstatedyetnobleas nationsfromthepublicof thewomenwhowerehonored. MSU-linkedwomenwho MSUPresidentWadedCruzadosaidthe havemadecontributionsto listshinesthelightof recognitionand theuniversity,communityor appreciationonwomenwhohavebeen state.Inall,almost400nom- leaders,problemsolversandinnovators inationspouredinfrom throughouttheuniversity’shistory,whether acrossthecountry.The theywerewidelyrecognizedorwererelatively communityselected125women,choosing buildingthatbearshername,butalsointhe neers,andvicepresidentstopolicychangers. unknownduringtheirtimeoncampus. recipientstoreflectallerasof theuniversity’s Dayof StudentRecognition,aninstitutionshe Someof theseawardeesareacknowledged “Thislist,whichisnotexhaustive, history,areasof expertise,ethnicitiesand developedthatiscelebratedtothisday. onanationalplatform.Certainlythatisthe demonstrateshowthepivotalcontributionsof evenages. Thenthere’sHarriet Cushman,hiredin caseforElouise Cobell,Blackfeettribal scoresof brilliantMSUwomenmade If youstartatthebeginning,asstories 1922bytheExtensionServiceatMontana elder,activist,bankerandrancherwhofought MontanaStatethedynamicuniversityitis oftendo,youwouldbeginwithUna StateCollegetobeMontana’sfirstpoultry thefederalgovernmentformorethana today,”Cruzadosaid.“Itshouldalsogiveus Herrick,theuniversity’sfirstdeanof women specialist.Oneof justahandfulof female decadeforreparationsforthemismanagement inspirationandhopeforthefutureabouthow students,whocametowhatwasthencalled poultryscientistsinthecountryatthetime, of trustfundsbelongingtomorethanahalf- thedaughtersof theland-grantuniversityin MontanaStateCollegein1911.Herrickhad shesuccessfullypromotedavibrantpoultry millionNativeAmericans.In2010the thefuturewillexcelineverythingtheydo.” beenanactressinNewYork,butthedeathof industrytohelpMontanansgetthroughthe governmentapproveda$3.4billionsettlement ToreadabouttheExtraordinaryOrdinary herhusbandledhertoseekanothercareer. GreatDepressionandservedasachampion toAmericanIndiansacrossthecountryinthe Womenof MSU,goto Shewasaforcefulfigureandpassionateabout forNativeAmericanrights. Cobellv.Salazardecision.Cobelldiedof can- www.montana.edu/125women.•

Bank of Bozeman, Hillcrest Senior Living host next Chamber gatherings BozemanAreaChamberof Commerce Chambermembershipand$50for willtakeplaceFriday,January18that Living willagainhosttheeventatitslocation, willpresentBusiness Before Hours on non-members. Bozeman’sBestWesternPlusGranTreeInn. 1201HighlandBlvd.,from5:30–7:30pm.The Thursday,January3rdfrom Theeventwillfeaturea activeadultretirementcommunityoffersa 7:30–8:30am.Bank of Bozeman will cocktailhour,dinner, continuumof maintenance-free hosttheeventatitslocation,875 andeveningprogram livingoptionsrangingfromdetachedhousing, HarmonStreamBlvd.,inDowntown featuringtheSperry independentliving Bozeman.Foundedin2005,theinde- Awardpresentationand apartmenthomestoassistedlivingaccommo- pendentlyownedcommunitybank 2019Outlookby dations.Thisgatheringprovidesabusiness finances ChamberCEODaryl networking responsiblegrowthbyproviding Schliem.Individualtick- outletforBozemanAreaChamberof essentialfinancialservicestoits etsare$75withreserved CommerceMembersandothers.Thisedition fellowMontanans.Thisgathering seatingfortablesof 8 of BusinessAfterHoursisincludedwith providesabusinessnetworking available.Heldin Chambermembershipand$50fornon-mem- outletforBozemanAreaChamberof Januaryeveryyear,the bers. CommerceMembersandothers. annualgatheringisa Visitwww.bozemanchamber.com to Thiseditionof BusinessBefore networkingeventfor registerforanyof theseeventsandtolearn Hoursisincludedwith The2019 Chamber Annual Banquet over400Chambermembers. more.Call(406)586-5421forfurtherinforma- ThenextBusiness After Hours isset tion.TheChamberCenterislocatedat2000 forThursday,January24th.Hillcrest Senior CommerceWayinBozeman.•

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Après-ski with Big Sky Resort all season long Ski season is in full swing at Big the stage with such acts as Grace elements is set for Sky Resort, but the many runs aren’t Potter, Bruce Hornsby, Chris back-to-back the only thing bringing people to the Robison Brotherhood, and The Saturdays, January hill! If the inaugural Winter Wood Brothers. 19th and 26th from SOULstice Party was any indication, If a late-night barn burner isn’t 6–10pm each night. Lone Mountain-goers enjoy a good your style, Big Sky is also hosting a Ski all day then party mixed in with their slopeside Family New Year’s Eve Party in dance the night recreation, so here’s a look at a few Mountain Village from away with drinks more upcoming events that’ll serve 9pm–12:30am. Enjoy dancing with from a bar made both passions. a DJ, dessert, fireworks, children’s entirely out of snow! Spend New Year’s Eve with activities and more. From kiddie DJ lineup includes The Well performing at Montana cocktails to a cash bar and a bubbly K7NG, Jack Dehio, Jack on Monday, December 31st. toast for everyone at midnight, PHO3NIX, Twiggy Dammit Lauren will kick off the there’s fun for everyone. All children Smallz, Nate G, music beginning at 9:30pm. Tickets must be accompanied by an adult. Mitch Brady, to this 21+ event are $15 in advance Preceding the family affair is Downpour, and Dr. and $20 at the door. New Year’s Eve Kids Après in Fresch. Admission Locally based, the band focuses the Missouri Ballroom from 6–9pm. is $15 at the gate. on original material with a few The event will feature bouncy hous- Must be 21+ to carefully selected covers tossed in. es, face painting, bean bag toss and partake. The quartet blends their assorted more. Drop the kids off and let Along with event Big Sky Mountain Sports School. between Bozeman and Yellowstone backgrounds into a soulful them enjoy dinner and fireworks. and daily lift tickets, season passes Gather up your winter gear, friends National Park. Big Sky Resort is the alternative rock sound that combines Sold individually or as an add-on to are available for purchase. Get yours and family and head to the hill! Biggest Skiing in America with pop hooks with rocking jams. The the NYE Family Celebration. at www.bigskyresort.com, where Established in 1973, Big Sky 5,800+ acres offering an average of Well has performed in support of Get ready for SnoBar 2019! you can also check out this season’s Resort is located in the Northern two acres per skier and 4,350 the Kitchen Dwellers and has shared The hottest dance party in the lessons and programs through the Rockies of Southwest Montana vertical drop. •

Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour world-premieres at Emerson Get ready for the 2019 Fly up the vast world of fly fishing, the support the thousands of dollars Fishing Film Tour (F3T), coming 2019 F3T will take you from Alaska conservation work for conservation and to Bozeman for its world premiere at to Florida, South Dakota to French that keeps our fishing-related the Emerson Center for Arts & Polynesia, British Columbia to the favorite fisheries charities. In addition Culture on Saturday, January 19th coast of Australia, and more. This intact, healthy and to fundraising, F3T with showings at 4pm and 8pm. remarkable evening of outdoor available for us all organizers are The original and preeminent cinema is in itself an adventure you to enjoy. dedicated to exhibition of fly fishing cinema, the won’t soon forget. Grab your fishiest Tickets for the providing a platform F3T is a one of a kind experience. friends and enjoy the show! Bozeman premiere that builds awareness Each year anglers of all ages gather In addition to showcasing world- showings are $18 and support of in big cities and small towns alike to class fly fishing films, The F3T is and available groups like Trout soak up films from around the world, dedicated to supporting the local fly through www.fly- Unlimited, spin a few yarns amongst friends, shops and conservation groups that filmtour.com, Backcountry and dream about casts yet unmade. form the backbone of the sport’s where you can Hunters & Anglers, In this 13th annual outing, the tour educational and environmental also find more Wild Steelhead will make its way to theaters in efforts. Discount F3T tickets are information and Coalition, Bonefish hundreds of cities around the globe. available at more than 150 fly shops watch film trailers. Tarpon Trust, Utah With an emphasis on the people, across the country. A portion of Discount tickets are available for $15 Edge Fly Shop, and Fins & Feathers. Stream Access Coalition, Stop places and fisheries that help make those ticket sales go directly to at Montana Troutfitters, The River’s F3T events raise hundreds of Pebble Mine and many more. • Page 2B • The endZone • January 01, 2019

Bridger Bowl announces January Dual GS race series Bridger Bowl is now open to the red course. Best of two timed Marketing Office in Jim Bridger from 8:30–10am. Signature of a and during the school holidays, skiers and snowboarders of runs. Upcoming races are set for Lodge with cash, check or credit parent or legal guardian is required while the Park N’ Ride Bus runs Southwest Montana and beyond! January 5th, 12th, 13th, 19th and card. Race Day Registration also for those under the age of 18. on weekends during the entire ski How about a little alpine dueling to 20th. A bonus race, the Spring takes place in Jim Bridger Lodge, Bridger Bowl is operating season. The Kids’ Bus picks-up at keep ski season interesting? In the Equinox GS, will take place on St. FREE skier McDonald’s on Main and the true spirit of community, the events Paddy’s Day – March 17th. A 10am buses again Gallatin County Fairgrounds (Oak crew will open up giant slalom registration deadline precedes this season. St. entrance). The Park N’ Ride races to all ages and disciplines. Six course inspection at 11am and race Bridger runs picks up at MSU’s SUB and the GS races are scheduled throughout time from noon–2pm. Awards to two separate Gallatin Valley Fairgrounds. the season. Ski, ride, or tele in follow in Jim Bridger Lodge at 4pm shuttles with Please see website for detailed some friendly competition! with fantastic door prizes. different bus schedules. The Community Dual GS Competitors are granted entry into pick-up and The ski area is located on the Series is open to citizen racers of the March 17th Grand Prize drop-off east slope of the Bridger Mountain all ages and boards – alpine skis, Drawing – a trip for two to Hawaii! locations in Range. For season pass information tele skis, or snowboards. Compete Cost is $15 per event or $80 for Bozeman. The and upcoming event details, visit against your friends! Take one run the series. Prior to race day, sign up Kids’ Bus runs www.bridgerbowl.com. See you on the blue course and one run on online with a credit card or in the on weekends on the slopes! •

Backcountry skiing, women’s snowshoeing among early ‘19 REI courses

REI Bozeman continues to host as well as tips and tricks to keep you where to go to get started. If you reactions, toxin ingestion, heatstroke, spending some time on the snow FREE outdoors-based presentations comfortable off the beaten path. ever thought about getting into dehydration, and snake bite. Kenyon with other outdoor-loving women! this winter. Here’s a look at a few of Women’s Snowshoeing snowshoeing, this is a great and Odenbeck will cover common Bring your own snowshoes or let the upcoming courses. Basics follows on Wednesday, introduction to the sport! emergencies and how to respond to REI provide a pair free of charge. Would you like to become more January 16th from 6–7:30pm. Get a handle on Pet First Aid them. Stations will be set up to Prepare for this event by registering knowledgeable about ski touring? Whether you’re looking for a fun in the Backcountry with Drs. practice skills with their personal for Women’s Snowshoeing Basics on Register for a spot in REI’s winter sport or want to meet other Chris Kenyon and Loni Odenbeck dogs and staff from the hospital. Jan. 16th, then pick up your snow- Bozeman Area Backcountry women looking to get outdoors, join of 360 Pet Medical on Thursday, Questions and open discussion will shoes at the store at 6pm on Friday Skiing Basics class on Thursday, REI’s experienced staff for a class January 17th from 6–7:30pm. The be encouraged! night to pick up your snowshoes and January 10th from 6–7:30pm. This on the basics of snowshoeing. This course will give an introduction to Looking ahead, Women’s get some last-minute tips for gearing in-store class will introduce presentation will focus on the pet first aid, particularly in the Snowshoeing with SheJumps! is up. The event itself will be at participants to the different types of appropriate selection of gear, as well backcountry, with such topics as set for Saturday, January 19th from Lindley Park, on the snow! gear that allow backcountry travel, as the basics on what you need and lacerations and bandaging, allergic 10am–12pm at Lindley Park Many REI classes and presenta- Pavilion. SheJumps, a national tions are free and open to the public, organization co-founded by alpine but registration is required as space skier Lindsey Dyer aims to get more is limited. Reserve a spot now at women and girls outside. In www.rei.com/learn, where you Bobcats add depth during early partnership with REI’s Force of can find more information about Nature initiative, join to celebrate these and other upcoming courses signing period National Winter Trails Day by and events. • By Danny Waldo grabbing a pair of productive the defensive backfield. We’re going The Montana State Bobcat defensive players from the to probably have about eight football season officially ended on Centennial State. numbers left, however that shakes December 1st with a 52-10 setback After giving up over 400 yards out. We do need to make sure we to North Dakota State University in on the ground versus NDSU while sign a combo guy at punter/kicker BAHA’s Greenhorn winter the Second Round of the FCS gaining just over 150 themselves, in this next period. That’s a big playoffs, but the real work for head the Bobcats put a premium on the priority for us,” according to season begins Jan. 7 coach Jeff Choate and his staff offensive and defensive lines in the Choate. Below is a list of Montana began in the immediate aftermath. early signing period. Of MSU’s 17 State’s newest recruits: Bozeman Amateur Hockey sessions and games are held on With the NCAA early signing recruits, eight played on the In-state Recruits: Association is seeking registrants for Monday evenings at 8:30pm. The period just around the corner, offensive or defensive line, including Ethan Bullock, Big Timber, MT its Greenhorn Adult Beginner Winter Season begins January 7th Choate and Co. hit the road the tight end Ryan Lonergan. (DL), Alex Johnson, Helena, MT League, quickly becoming the and runs through March 11th. first three weeks of December in “We made a big commitment, I (LB), Ryan Lonergan, Bozeman, talk of the town. This league is Cost is only $150 for 10 on-ice hopes of locking up commitments think, in this first signing period to MT (TE), Joe Olson, Bozeman, MT designed specifically for adults sessions! Contact Anna Lau at from several future Bobcats, and really focusing on the line of (RB), Holden Sampson, Helena, who have little to no hockey or [email protected] for their success on the recruiting trail scrimmage," Choate said. MT (OL), Blake Thelen, Great Falls, ice-skating experience but want to more information. Learn more matched the team’s performance However, the work is not MT (QB), Tanner Trafton, try the sport. The Greenhorn about the league at www.boze- on the field, as MSU reeled in 17 done for the Bobcats as National Lewistown, MT (WR), Marcus league is the best and easiest way manhockey.org/greenhorn. new recruits. Highlighted amongst Signing Day is February 6th, and Wehr, Billings, MT (DL) to enter into the hockey world. The Bozeman Amateur the recruits are eight in-state the Bobcats still have some needs to Out-of-state Recruits: Everyone 18+ is welcome – no Hockey Association is a recruits, including a pair of fill going into the second stage of DeMareus Hosey, Justin, TX (RB), experience necessary. nonprofit service organization Bozeman Hawks, Joe Olson and recruiting. Hayden Isenhart, Aurora, CO (DE), Greenhorn players receive whose mission is to provide Ryan Lonergan. The Bobcats also “As we turn to the next signing Cole Oster, Castle Rock, CO (LB), skills sessions to help hone abili- facilities and programs for the maintained their Texas connection, period in February, you’ll see kind Rudder Romo, Anchorage, AK ties, and learn the game for the development of quality, snagging a pair of playmakers from of more of an emphasis on the skill (DL), Blake Schmidt, San Diego, CA eventual segue-way to the HHL affordable, and disciplined com- the Lonestar State, in addition to positions, not so much the wide (DL), Jaden Smith, Kennedale, TX (Haynes Hockey League). Skills petitive and recreational hockey. • opening a pipeline to Colorado by receiver position, but particularly (WR), Jack Vering, Boise, ID (OL). •

Hawks jump into league play to begin new year by Danny Waldo Western AA foes in their final tune Unlike the college game, high ups before hitting the road again at school basketball often spends the Billings West on January 3rd. early part of the year acclimating The Eastern AA appears new players to the rigors of varsity rugged again as defending state competition, defining new roles champion Great Falls CMR is 5-0, and installing elements of a game back-to-back state champion plan that will evolve over the Billings Skyview is 4-1, and Great course of the season. In most Falls High is 4-1 as well. Those cases, high school teams must three, along with Bozeman replace the bulk of their roster comprise four of the top five each season, and use the early teams in the state. games to determine starting Girls lineups and rotations before For Erika Gustavsen’s Lady games really start to matter. Hawks a third place finish at last Such was the case for both season’s state tournament felt more the Bozeman boys’ and girls’ like a state championship. That’s basketball teams as each because few expected much out of competed in five contests prior to Bozeman after the graduation of a the Winter Break, and while each number of seniors who had learned a lot about themselves, contributed to the Hawks last state both feel ready for conference championship. play when the high school season Bozeman found its stride at the resumes on January 3rd. right time and played some of its Boys most inspired basketball in battling For head coach Wes through the loser’s bracket to take Holmquist, the calendar may turn the consolation title in Billings to a new year each season, but for last March. the past three years the results Bozeman once again has a have been the same, a second largely inexperienced group again place finish at the Class AA state this season, and a difficult opening tournament. stretch has the Hawks sitting at 2-3 This year, Holmquist’s crew heading into a pivotal conference has their sites set on finishing the opener versus Billings West to begin job, led by seniors Ryan Simpson the new year. So far Bozeman has and Ryan Lonergan. Both Ryan’s faced two-time defending state played major roles in Bozeman’s champion Helena, title contender runner-up finish a year ago, and Helena Capital and a scrappy after coming up short again Kalispell-Glacier team, along with during football season, both two-time state runner-up Missoula would like to go out on top to end Sentinel in its first five games. their tenure at Bozeman High. Against Capital and Helena The Hawks have faced some High, Bozeman appeared over- stiff competition to start the matched, but the Hawks had 2018-19 season, but Bozeman has Glacier on the ropes in a home loss, raced out to a 4-1 record and Top and completely dominated Missoula 5 ranking heading into January. Sentinel to close out the 2018 Bozeman’s lone loss was a home portion of their schedule. The loss to state title favorite Missoula victory over Sentinel has Bozeman Hellgate prior to Winter Break. It feeling confident going into its was a tale of two halves as matchup with Billings West on Bozeman built a double-digit January 3rd. The Bears are playing lead in the first half only to watch some of the best basketball in the Hellgate rally in the second half state right now, and that game to escape with a hard fought should serve as a good litmus test victory. for where Bozeman stands heading Bozeman entered the break on down the stretch in the Eastern AA. a high note after surviving a For a complete schedule of grueling two-day road trip at Bozeman High basketball games, log Kalispell-Glacier and Missoula on to www.bsd7.org and select the Sentinel, sweeping the two ‘Activities’ tab. • page 2B • Volume 26, Number 01 - January 01, 2019 • The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.BoZone.com • 406-586-6730 ––– Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” January 01, 2019 The BoZone • Volume 26, Number 01

Gallatin Range deserves wilderness designation and other rarer working to have wilderness – Great Old Broads for mammals. In addition, designation in the Gallatin Range Wilderness (www.greatold- the lower elevations from Yellowstone National Park to broads.org) sustain thousands of win- I-90 and we are working to have a – Montanans for Gallatin tering elk and an impor- safe wildlife overpass over the Wilderness (www.gallatinwilder- tant migration corridor. interstate so wildlife can move into ness.org) Indeed, the Montana the Bangtails and the Bridgers. – Gallatin Wildlife Association Natural Heritage Learn more about these groups (www.gallatinwildlifeassocia- Program lists 18 birds, 8 by visting their respective websites: tion.com) • mammals, 3 fish, 3 amphibians, and 1 reptile as “at risk” or declining in numbers, demonstrating the need to provide the strongest protection possible for this area. A debate exists among conservation advocates over the best way to protect the rich biological heritage of this landscape. Wilderness designation To East Pioneers from West Pioneer Mts, BDNF Montana is the “Gold Standard” for land protection. By permanently removing designated wilderness by George Wuerthner cirques, grassy meadows, and from commercial development like The Gallatin Range that lies subalpine lakes. logging, mining, and oil and gas, as south of Bozeman, Montana is the Biologically it is one of the more well as mechanical access, the largest unprotected wildlands in the diverse and important areas in the Wilderness Act is the best strategy northern Greater Yellowstone entire Yellowstone ecosystem. The for long-term protection of Ecosystem (GYE). The Gallatin range is critical habitat for grizzly any landscape. Eaglehead Mt, Gallatin Range, Gallatin NF, Montana Range is highly scenic with glaciated bear, lynx, wolverine, bighorn sheep, Local grassroots groups are Photos by George Wuerthner

Montana businesses standing up for climate action Montana Conservation Voters Education Mayor Cyndy Andrus. “Some result in what seems like endless tion whose mission is to educate citizens lands issues; promote greater non-partisan Fund with Environment Montana ways we are doing this is by days of smoke, climate change and organizations in the basic techniques citizen involvement in the democratic host panel discussion about growing streamlining our solar permitting continues to impact Montana’s of effective civic engagement to further process; and provide strategic tools to movement of businesses who have processes, offering small grants to tourism, our economy and way of environmental and conservation goals. conservation organizations to be more pledged to act on climate businesses for energy efficiency and life. Montanans know climate MCVEF programs educate the public effective. Learn more at www.mtvot- Montana Conservation Voters renewable energy, and working change is real and Montana’s about critical environmental and public ersedfund.org. • Education Fund with Environment alongside our utility to advance businesses are tak- Montana recently co-hosted a panel community solar.” ing it upon them- discussion in Bozeman to showcase “At Wild Joe’s we are committed selves to act on a growing movement among to social and environmentally climate even if businesses within Montana who responsible practices to promote a their federal gov- have signed onto the We Are Still healthy local and global community, ernment will not. In pledge campaign. The event which is why taking the We Are Still For more was concurrent with the latest UN In pledge was a no brainer,” said information on climate change conference (COP24 Erica Brubaker owner of Wild Joe’s the We Are Still 12/3-14). Coffee Spot in downtown Bozeman. In campaign, We Are Still In is a coalition of “Every day we continue to act on visit more than 3,500 mayors, businesses, climate by recycling, composting www.WeAre- governors, college presidents and and offsetting 100% of our energy StillIn.com. other leaders committed to consumption with wind power.” Montana continuing to act on climate despite “Climate change affects us all,” Conservation Voters the U.S. withdrawl from the Paris said Bill Clem, CEO and Founder Education Fund is Agreement on climate mitigation. of KERBspace Electric Vehicle a non-profit, non- Highlighting those who have taken Charging. “As a part of the business partisan organiza- the We Are Still In pledge, the panel community, we have a responsibility included Mayor Cyndy Andrus of to provide leadership through our Bozeman, the owner of Wild Joe’s actions, products, and services to Coffee Spot Erica Brubaker, and mitigate the effects of climate Founder and CEO of KERBspace change and influence our Tyler Hall: Bobcats’ best ever Electric Vehicle Charging Bill Clem. communities and government “Climate change is one of the to work toward a more sustainable by Danny Waldo early December. Bobcats with the hopes of most urgent issues of our day. The and equitable future for everyone.” From the moment senior Tyler Chanay’s record had stood for improving his professional options, city of Bozeman is committed to From reduced snowpack to Hall set foot on the Montana State 59 years, and with over the half the in addition to taking MSU back to addressing carbon pollution,” said worsening wildlife seasons that campus, you could tell there was season remaining, Hall figures to the NCAA tournament for the something special about him. Hall put major distance between himself first time since 1996. proceeded to live up to the hype, and any future challengers in For while scoring has come easy earning Big Sky Conference breaking his record anytime soon. for Hall since coming to MSU in Freshman of the Year after averag- Not only is Hall the scoring the fall of 2015, wins have not. In ing better than 19 points per game. leader for Bobcat basketball, he his three seasons in Bozeman, Hall Hall dropped in 578 points in figures to leave MSU as the most and company have yet to make it his freshman campaign, arguably prolific scorer in the history of the past the opening game of the Big the best freshman season in Bobcat Big Sky Conference, in addition to Sky Conference tournament. In his history, and he hasn’t stopped holding the record for most three- final go around in the Blue and scoring since. As the points pointers in league history as well. Gold, Hall is hoping to change continued to pile on Hall began None of this would have been that story and leave more than just shooting up the record books for possible had Hall not decided to a scoring mark on the Bobcat offensive prowess until recently Hall return to MSU for his senior program. etched his name in the top of the season. The Rock Island, Illinois If Hall can somehow manage to Bobcat record book for scoring, native tested the NBA waters last help MSU win the Big Sky and passing Larry Chanay atop the spring, and nobody would have earn a bid to the NCAA list at 2,038 points after helping blamed him had he not returned to tournament, then he surely will go MSU to a 95-90 victor over Bozeman, but the news was not to down as the greatest to ever suit up Pac-12 foe Washington State in Hall’s liking, so he returned to the for the Blue and Gold. • Page 4B • The ecoZone • January 01, 2019

Words from the Hive: New Year’s Resolutions in the Bee Colony

resolutions… thehivewarmisneeded,andthenthe 1.Queenbee–Getmentallyreadyto nextgenerationof babybeeswillbe startlaying2000eggsperdayagain.The readytotakeover.RESILIENCE. four-monthwinterbreakhasbeenwelcome, What the beekeepers are up to… butmoreworkersareneededasthewinter Makingsurehiveentrancesarenot workerbeesdieoff.Besuretothankthe blockedwithsnowand/ordeadbees. winterbeesforallof theirhardwork. Checkingonhoneystoresonwarmer GRATITUDE. days.Feedingsugarpattiesif honey 2.Thequeen’sattendants–Thenext stores(carbohydrates)arelow.Feeding generationisatstake.Feedthequeen,clean pollenpatties(protein)tospur thequeen,andkeepherfocusedontheegg- egg-laying. layingtaskahead.Thesurvivalof thecolony What the non-beekeepers dependsonit.LEGACY. can do… by Christine Hrenya, Ph.D. Engineering 3.Housekeepingbees–Continuetoexpel Learnfromthebees:begratefulfor What the honeybees are up to… deadwinterbeesfromthehive.Takeoutany whatyouhave;beresilientintheface ThecoldweatherinJanuarykeepthe othertrash.Keepingthehivedisease-freeis challenges;takecareof yourself; beesholedupinthehive,clusteringaround paramountforastrongstarttothespring consideryourlife’slegacy.Givebackto thequeentokeepherwarm.Sowhatdothe season.PREVENTATIVECARE. thebees:planforapollinatorgarden beesdotokeeptheirmindsbusy,youask? 4.HVACbees–Thewinterjobishalf andplantoavoidlawnorgarden Compilingtheirlistof NewYear’s over.Afewmoremonthsof shakingtokeep treatmentsthatcontainneonicotinoids.•

MSU’s 2019 Crop & Pest Management School focuses on small grains

From MSU News Service plantpathology. MontanaGrainGrowers –LutherTalbert,MSUspring toidentify,preventandmitigate MontanaStateUniversitywill Theworkshopisgearedtoward Associationpresident,whowill wheatbreeder,willprovidean damage. hostitsannualCrop and Pest producers,certifiedcropadvisers, provideanoverviewof thesmall updateonnewspringwheat –DavidWeaver,professorin Management School setfor countyagentsandthoseworkingin grainsindustryinMontanaand varietiesandprogramhighlights. theDepartmentof Land January14th–16thinMSU’s agribusiness. JulietMarshall,aplantpathologist –JamieSherman,MSUbarley ResourcesandEnvironmental StrandUnioninBallroomD. Uponcompletionof the attheUniversityof Idaho,whowill breeder,willprovideanupdateon Sciences,willconductan MSUExtension,theMSU workshop,creditswillbeavailable giveanupdateoncerealdiseases. MSU’sbarleybreedingprogram. entomologyactivityandprovide Collegeof Agricultureandthe forprivateandcommercialapplica- InadditiontoBenjamin,MSU –NoelleOrloff,research updatesonMontanapests. MontanaAgriculturalExperiment torsandcertifiedcropadvisers. speakersonMonday,Jan.14th associateandTimSeipel,MSU –AaronEsser,AdamsCounty Stationwillhostthetwo-and-a-half- Thisisthe16thyearMSUhas include: Extensionweedspecialist,will directorinWashington,willshare dayworkshop,whichwillfocuson offeredtheworkshop,whichattracts –JessicaTorrion,interim addressherbicidecarryoverand WashingtonStateUniversity cropandpestmanagementinsmall adiverseandhigh-qualityrosterof superintendentof the waystoidentifyherbicidedamage. researchonwirewormsandwheat. grains,includingpresentationson speakersthatincludesproducers, NorthwesternAgricultural OnTuesday,Jan.16th,speakers OnWednesday,Jan.16th, agronomy,MSUcropbreeding industry,government,andacademic ResearchCenter,willpresent include: FrankieCrutcher,assistantprofessor programupdates,integratedweed agriculturists.Thisyear’sguest researchresultsfromfiveyearsof –PrashantJha,associate atMSU’sEasternAgricultural management,entomologyand presentersareLyleBenjamin, studyingwheatirrigationstrategies. professoratMSU’sSouthern ResearchCenter,willdeliver AgriculturalResearchCenter,will researchhighlightsonsmallgrains addressprecisionweedmanage- andpathology. mentandherbicideresistance. Thecostfortheworkshopis –HikmetBudak,MSUWinifred $195.The deadline to register is Monday, AsbjornsonPlantSciencesChair, Jan. 7th.Thefullworkshopsched- willdiscussCRISPRtechnology ule,aprintablemail-inregistration andsmall-graintraits. form,andalinktoanonlinecredit –ClainJones,MSUExtension cardregistrationpagecanbefound soilfertilityspecialist,willdiscuss athttp://plantsciences.mon- soilacidificationinadditiontoways tana.edu/labs.html.•

MSU to host workshop on business FWP grants available for transition & succession planning community fishing pond projects From MSU News Service next12 Ahalf-day workshop onJan. to18 From Montana Fish, Wildlife & projectsthatbenefityoung 17thisdesignedtohelpbusiness months, Parks (FWP) anglersandtheirfamiliesby ownerswhoarelookingto andhow Groupsorindividuals providinglocationswhereindivid- transitiontheirbusinessestobegin willyou interestedinconstructingor ualsof allagescanlearnangling creatingtheirownspecificpaths getthere? improvingacommunityfishing skills.Additionalinformationon tohighervaluation. –What pondhaveuntilFebruary1stto theCommunityPondProgram, Theworkshopishostedby risks applyforaMontanaFish, includingagrantapplication MontanaStateUniversity’s threaten Wildlife&ParksCommunity form,isavailableatfwp.mt.gov MontanaManufacturingExtension theout- Pond Program grant.The byclickingonthe“Fish& Center,theBozemanSmall come(s)youseek,andhowwillyou TheinstructorisAlistair objectiveof theCommunityPond Wildlife”tabandselecting BusinessDevelopmentCenter, managethem? Stewart,businessadviserat Programistoenhancefishing “CommunityPondProgram”in RockyMountainBankandtheCity –Whatagilestrategieswillyou MMEC.StewartisMontana’sfirst opportunitiesinornearMontana the‘Habitat’category. of Bozeman. implementtotakeyouandyour certifiedexitplanningadviserand communitiesbyprovidingfund- Applications, which are accepted Businessownerswillbeguided businesstoyourdesiredoutcome(s)? alsoservesasasenioradvisertoan ingthatmaybeusedtoconstruct each year, must be received on or before throughquestionssuchas: –Howismyteamdoing,and investmentbankingfirm.In orimproveapublicfishingpond. Feb. 1st.Applicantsarerequired –Whereareyougoinginthe whatwillimproveitsfunction? addition,heisanadvisertoa Applicantsmustprovideat tocontacttheirlocalFWPfish- leadingtransitionreadiness least30percentof thetotal eriesbiologisttoobtainproject consultancyandteachesagile projectcost,whichcaninclude support.Formoreinformation, strategyatPurdueUniversity. contributionssuchasheavy contactMichelleMcGree,FWP Theseminaris$199. equipmenttime,construction ProgramOfficer,at(406)444- Registrationisavailablethrough materials,labor,engineering 2432or[email protected]. MSU AcademicTechnologyand services,andmore.Anyone Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Outreachathttp://ato.mon- wishingtosponsoraprojectmay through its employees and citizen com- tana.edu/pdcourses. apply.Atotalof $33,300ingrant mission, provides for the stewardship of Formoreinformation,contact fundsisavailableforpondswith the fish, wildlife, parks, and recreation- NicoleSollwithMSUAcademic publicfishingopportunities. al resources of Montana, while con- TechnologyandOutreachat Since2003,theCommunity tributing to the quality of life for pres- [email protected].• PondProgramhasfunded ent and future generations. •

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MuSic in anD arounD The BoZone

Rialto readies early January calendar w/ Keller Williams, Yonder Mountain & more instrumental ability, Love. Ain’t Love is a of Miami, serenading the 20-somethings with testament to Yonder’s organic, dynamic, and a mix of old-school hip-hop favorites and intensely personal brand of contemporary breezy pop originals. The trio dubbed bluegrass-fueled Americana. themselves Robby Hunter Band and released With its melodic flair, expert technique, a self-produced, widely acclaimed debut LP in and forward-thinking fervor, Love. Ain’t Love is 2013 entitled Magic City Hippies. The album a strikingly assured and well-crafted name was adopted by the band and the group manifestation of Yonder’s matchless musical has since infiltrated the festival world, with vision. Nearly two decades in, Yonder sets at Bonnaroo, Hulaween, Okeechobee Mountain String Band is still utterly unto them- selves, a one of a kind, once in a lifetime combo whose inventiveness, versatility, and sheer imagination shows no sign of winding down. Dorothy comes to Southwest Montana as part of “The Freedom Tour” on Tuesday, January 22nd with Brooklyn funk rockers Spirit Animal getting the music started at Yonder Mountain String Band 8pm. Tickets to this 18+ show are $22.50 with There’s plenty of live entertainment at the Williams comes to Bozeman in support of VIP packages also Rialto to help the antsy folks of Southwest his latest album, Sans, which Paste Magazine available. Doors at 7pm. Montana get through their cabin fever this calls “another satisfying addition to Williams’s Dorothy was built winter! The historic theater brings an exciting remarkable repertoire.” The follow-up to his around Dorothy Martin, lineup of top-tier talent from around the two simultaneous 2017 releases, Sync and Raw, a singer who was born in country to its event space in Downtown Sans features eight previously released acoustic Budapest but raised in Bozeman. Here’s a look at just a few of the tracks, now enhanced with more bold acoustic San Diego. As a child, upcoming happenings. bass and drum samples, plus one brand new she started singing early Keller Williams will bring his signature composition called “The Cabella Vibe.” and eventually made her solo looping show to Bozeman on Saturday, Yonder Mountain String Band is next way to Los Angeles. Dorothy: The Freedom Tour January 12th at 8:30pm. Tickets to this 18+ up on Sunday, January 20th with folk and soul Rolling Stone named Martin show range $25–$35. Doors at 7:30pm. duo Handmade Moments opening at 8pm. one of the best 50 Best New Williams is an artist who defies Tickets to this 18+ show range $35–$45. Artists of 2014 and was soon after signed by Fest, Electric Forest and Austin City Limits, as categorization, constantly evolving his sound Doors at 7pm. Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. Her band includes well as a national tour in support of their new through multiple creative projects and unique The Colorado-based progressive bluegrass guitarist Owen Barry, guitarist Leroy music. The last year has seen the single musical endeavors. His dynamic and outfit is touring in continued support of its Wulfmeier, bassist Eliot Lorango, and releases of “Body Like a Weapon,” “Franny” unpredictable live performances have cement- latest album, Love. Ain’t Love, their most drummer Jason Ganberg. Dorothy released and “Gunslingers,” all available now. ed his reputation as a multi-instrumental surprising, creative, and yes, energetic studio their second full-length album, 28 Days in the The Rialto is located at 10 W Main St. in creative force, revered for his improvisational excursion to date. Songs like “Chasing My Valley, last spring. The release includes singles the center of historic Downtown Bozeman. style and genre-defying work. His distinct Tail” and “Alison” are rooted in tradition but “Flawless” and “Who Do You Love.” Get further acquainted with Southwest brand of “acoustic dance music” has earned as current as tomorrow, animated by Set for Wednesday, January 23rd, Magic Montana’s favorite new event space at him a loyal and fervent following, also electrifying performance, vivid production, City Hippies will perform alongside Future www.rialtobozeman.com, where you can capturing the attention of critics including and the modernist power that has made Generations beginning at 8:30pm. Tickets also peruse current happenings and buy Billboard, Relix, Acoustic Guitar Magazine and Yonder one of the most popular live bands of to this 18+ show are $15. Doors at 7:30pm. advance tickets. Follow the Rialto on Entertainment Weekly, who calls his live show an their generation. Melding sophisticated The Hippies began as a one-man band Facebook (@therialto) for the most up to date “enveloping experience.” songcraft, irrepressible spirit, and remarkable playing for the co-ed party scene on the streets event announcements. •

Kountry Korner Cafe live acts: Donnie Elliot, Bob Britten & Rich Mayo perform every week Everyone’s tired of being stuck these guys will and guitar as a youth growing up in New in the kitchen following weeks of add to the Jersey, but it was the guitar that brought holiday festivities – and working ambience him to Montana. He studied classical through the many leftovers while you guitar and attended Christopher thereafter! Head out to the enjoy your Parkening’s master classes at Montana Kountry Korner Café for a great end-of-week State University in 1981 and 1982. Bob dinner and some live music. The meal. played guitar and piano in various bands Four Corners restaurant serves A local in Billings including the Gentlemen of tasty plates, as well as local pianist and Jazz and solo piano nightly at the Cellar musician residencies throughout KKC fixture, 301 for several years. the month. Here’s a look at some Bob Britten Rich Mayo performs every Tuesday upcoming performance dates. brings at 6pm. Upcoming dates include January Take in the talents of The Saturday 8th, 15th and 22nd. A multi-instrumental- Donnie Elliot Experience performances ist, Mayo plays the guitar, harp, and every Friday night at 5:30pm. January 5th, vocals. He performs an Americana mix They’ll be ready to entertain on 12th and 19th you’re sure to enjoy, and his wife, Tanna, January 4th, 11th and 18th. at 5:30pm often adds a flute and lovely female voice. Performing a blend of crowd each evening. For more information about upcoming favorites and a few originals like Britten events, call (406) 586-2281 or visit “Honky Cat” and “Taxman,” studied piano www.kountrykornermontana.com. • Page 2C • The RollingZone • JanuaRy 01, 2019

11th & Grant celebrates new year with new episode starring Laney Lou & the Bird Dogs

Brand new this month on Jeff Austin Band, Amy Helm, guitar, and percussion; Matt dobro; Ethan Demarais on bass; and harmonica; and Josh Moore MontanaPBS, 11th & Grant with Leftover Salmon, The Infamous Demarais on vocals, banjo and Brian Kassay on fiddle, mandolin on vocals and guitar. Eric Funk features Bozeman’s Stringdusters, 11th & Grant with Eric Funk is own Laney Lou & the Bird Corb Lund, The the premier outlet for music per- Dogs. Tune in at 7pm on Mavericks, Mark formance in Montana, seeking out Thursday, January 24th to Chesnutt and the state’s most acclaimed, accom- experience this relentlessly many more. The plished, and pioneering talent. The energetic bluegrass-Americana Bird Dogs nine-time Emmy®-winning per- band combining soaring four-part released a live formance series also devotes signifi- harmony and rock n’ roll drive. self-titled studio cant time to each artist’s personal This group gets people dancing album in 2016, story, insights into their music and and singing along to original tunes recorded at their approach to life, ultimately and covers alike. With a combined Basecamp Studio providing a deeper experience than 30 years of experience in blues, in Bozeman. a seat at a concert. Accomplished rock, country, metal, folk and indie Their follow-up, composer and musician Eric Funk bands, the members of Laney Lou titled The Vigilante serves as host and artistic director, and the Bird Dogs found their Session, was hand selecting each performer from common ground in bluegrass and recorded live at a communities around the state to country music, bringing a truly forest service form a diverse series featuring gen- unique sound to the folk scene. cabin in the Ruby res from jazz to classical, country This award-winning band has mountains. to zydeco, and rock to fusion. been taking their infectious sound Laney Lou & Previous episodes of 11th & on the road since 2013, sharing the Bird Dogs fea- Grant are available to stream any- stages with the likes of Keb’ Mo’, tures Lena time at www.11thandgrant.com The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Schiffer on vocals, Laney Lou & the Bird Dogs or on the 11th & Grant app. •

Fermentana’s brew-centric event series sets up at Kitty Warren

Fermentana is excited to present Seaman from Draught Works in beers of varying styles from Draught Brewing Company from 6–9pm. In and will experience how food the second round of Beer Maven Missoula, all the basics of beer will Works’ varied selection, walking this second two-hour workshop, Loy pairings can make a huge difference in the new year! As Montana’s first be covered – what’s in it, how it’s away with the knowledge and confi- and special guest Karl DeJonge from in tasting and enjoying your beer. female-only beer event series made, how to drink it, and how to dence you need for the next time Gallatin Valley Malt will be diving Individual tickets for each event celebrating women and beer, Beer navigate the overwhelming selection you’re out and staring at the tap list. into malt: what it is, why it’s in the series will be offered to beer Maven offers women the opportuni- of beer that’s available! Participants Following Tuesday, February 19th, important, how it’s made, and how it drinkers at a price of $35 each for ty to expand and develop their beer will taste and explore six different Malt & Beer features Bozeman affects your beer. You’ll get to know the first two events and $45 for the knowledge through a variety of why you might like dark beers more beer pairing dinner. Tickets include exciting beer tastings, unique food than light beers, why amber colored entrance to the event, beer samplers, pairings, and fun, educational dis- beers always have a hint of caramel and light snacks, or, in the case of cussions with guest industry speakers sweetness to them, and much more! the beer pairing dinner, small plated at local community establishments. For this class, Fermentana has foods. A special Beer Maven Pass, The second annual series will be partnered with Bozeman Brewing which includes entrance to all three hosted at the newly opened Kitty Company, and participants will taste events, is also available for $100 Warren in Downtown Bozeman and explore six different beers that each. Space for all events is limited. during the months of January, help highlight varying malt attributes. A portion (10%) of proceeds from February, and March. Here’s a closer Looking to spring, Beer Maven ticket sales from the series will be look at the upcoming events. will finish its 2019 series with a Big donated to HAVEN, a Bozeman- Getting the series underway, Beer Pairing Dinner on Tuesday, March based nonprofit which offers Basics of Beer will feature Draught 19th from 6–9pm. This final and less support to women and families Works Brewery on Tuesday, January formal workshop will pair big beers affected by domestic violence. 15th from 6–9pm. In this two-hour – bold, strong beers – with expertly Please log on to www.fermen- workshop with Fermentana crafted pairings from the head chef tana.com for further Beer Maven cofounder and Beer Cicerone, Loy at the Kitty Warren. Participants will series information and to purchase Maierhauser, and special guest Katie learn about these bold, strong styles tickets. Cheers, Bozeman! •

Get your fill of ales & acoustics at Chamber Ensembles, Mountains Walking Second String Orchestra Enjoy a delicious Montana-made bass, ukulele, and percussion. blending notable covers and some draft in a contemporary setting with Influences include Bonnie Raitt, original tunes. seeking winter registrants a trip to Mountains Walking Marshall Tucker, and George Jones, Local artist Josh Moore follows Brewery. The north-side space also but whatever the song, you can with a performance on Wednesday, Bozeman Youth String Chamber Book 2 equivalent through high hosts plenty of live music to count on heartfelt vocals and fine January 16th from 6–8pm. The Ensembles and the Second String school, who have the ability to read entertain guests looking to warm up musicality. North Carolina native is the Bird Orchestra invite local musicians to music with ease and have taken on a chilly Montana evening. Here’s Harley Larson is first up with a Dogs’ lead guitarist – and croons, join in community music making. private lessons for at least two years. a look at what’s coming up. solo set on Wednesday, January 9th too! Laney Lou & the Bird Dogs fuse The Chamber Ensembles Groups meet for 45 minutes on The lovely Edis Kittrell is first from 6–8pm. A member of local old time folk songs with a rock n’ roll program is designed to nurture Wednesday afternoons at Pilgrim up in 2019 on Wednesday, January jam rock band Sundance & the attitude, pushing the envelope of youth with ensemble, listening and United Church, located at 2118 S 2nd from 6–8pm. Edis’ unique Wilds, he’ll take brewery-goers on what a string band would generally leadership skills, as well as a love of 3rd Ave. Participation in all brand of be described as. Their great repertoire. Depending on rehearsals and performances folky, bluesy latest album, The ensemble experience, age, and level is required. tunes has Vigilante Session, released of playing, chamber students will be The Second String Orchestra moved and last year. Come enjoy placed in groups of three to eight is community string-based ensemble. entertained Moore’s stripped-down audiences for renditions! many years. Looking ahead, local She performs Americana artist Peter at various King will provide the venues and bar-side entertainment functions in on Wednesday, January solo, duo, and 23rd from 6–8pm. trio acts, as Come enjoy a cold one well as with and listen to some great her band Edis acoustics from this and the fine fellow! Incredibles. Located at 422 Plum Her primary Ave., Mountains instruments Walking is open are her powerful and heartfelt an acoustic journey spanning all seven days a week from vocals. She also plays six and twelve- realms of music. Be prepared for 11:30am–8pm (11am on Sundays). string guitar, four and five-string some ‘60s to modern rock, Learn more about the local brewery students. Ensemble coaches are It is designed for amateur adult and tasting room at www.moun- Carrie Krause (Bozeman Symphony musicians seeking a fun, challenging, tainswalking.com. Be sure to concertmaster) and Pico Alt (Juilliard and supportive musical community follow them on Facebook graduate and member of the that performs a diverse repertoire. (@MountainsWalkingBrewery) for Knights in New York City). Members should read music with updated event information and This program is open to violin, ease and have three years minimum daily specials. • viola, and cello students in Suzuki playing experience. Rehearsals are Sunday evenings about twice monthly at Pilgrim Church, directed by Carrie Krause. This semester’s final performance will be at The Ellen Theatre on May 11th. The semester fee for the Chamber Ensembles program is $154. Dues for the Second String Orchestra are $100. For further information about registration for either, please contact Krause at car- [email protected]. Learn more at www.second- stringorchestra.weebly.com. •

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Bozeman Hot Springs kicks off ‘Unplugged’ month with some of area’s best musicians Even with the milder winter The biggest season, the cold temperatures still newcomers to the call for a nice soak in the Bozeman music scene rejuvenative natural pools at in 2018, DASH puts Bozeman Hot Springs. The venue is on a rocking fun a destination for locals and their show consisting of a families, and is also home to healthy blend of fantastic regional music live from the covers and originals. pool-adjacent stage every Thursday Their first studio and Sunday night beginning at 7pm. album, SUPER, Here’s a look at who’s coming up. released in October. Band of Drifters take the Playing a more laid stage on Thursday, January 3rd. back, duo show, lead singers Kayti check them out, this is going to a Thursday, January 17th. The group Normally consisting of a full six- One of Montana’s biggest names in Korte and Ben Morris are sure to great night. combines a rocking sound with a piece, the duo show will feature country music, Ian Thomas brings impress. This isn’t going to be a Luke Flansburg brings a solo little bit of folk for something every- Thorne’s signature vocals and an amazing sound paired with fun, show to miss! show on Sunday, January 13th. one can enjoy. Playing with Luke ukulele paired with Banfield’s guitar riveting performances. Normally a Hawthorne Roots follow on He’ll perform a wide variety of Flansburg (also in the full band), the work and supporting vocals. Head full band show, Band of Drifters will Thursday, January 10th. The music ranging from funk to rock to duo will present a variety of original out to hear some groovy R&B music kick off the Hot Springs’ original, “Revved Up Soul” music blues. Playing in bands such as tunes paired with recognizable cov- by a couple of Bozeman’s best! “Unplugged Month” as a duo for a that the Roots bring to every show Pinky & the Floyd, MOTH, and ers, making for a show fit for fans of Bozeman Hot Springs is located more laid back, intimate show. has made them one of the most fun Tsunami Funk, prepare for a fun the full band and newcomers alike. at 81123 Gallatin Road, just Mixing acoustic guitar and acts in Montana. Usually consisting show full of both covers and Looking ahead, the duo of Cole south of Four Corners. Visit harmonicas paired with the band’s of five band members, the duo of originals that will span a large Thorne & Aaron Banfield is set www.bozemanhotsprings.com signature kazoo sound, the Band of Maddie Kelly on vocals and Lucas number of genres, making for for Sunday, January 20th. They’re a for operating hours, further event Drifters duo is going to be an amaz- Mace on guitar sets up a slightly something everyone can enjoy. fraction of Cole & the Thornes, one details, and fitness membership ing show to ring in the new year. more “unplugged” sound. If you’re Kelly Nicholson, lead singer of of the most popular bands in the information for New Year’s Bozeman soul rockers DASH are a fan of the full band or have heard the appropriately named Kelly Bozeman area due to their unique, resolutions. Call (406) 586-6492 next up on Sunday, January 6th. the name and have been meaning to Nicholson Band, will entertain on soulful blend of R&B and reggae.BlueBellywith Junction additional questions. •

Hazy funk of Sneaky Pete & the Secret BlueBelly, Foxy Blues &

Weapons returns to Filler more Eagles entertainers ChickenJam West presents peaks and valleys of the Rocky Cafe in Chicago. Through the many Bozeman’s local Fraternal Order Stockton, California, she now another Grateful Dead tribute with Mountains. Their genre-blending associations developed there and of the Eagles appreciates its many brings her vocals and instrumen- Dead Night at the Filling Station sound of funk, rock, jazz, and hip- many that have continued since, the members, but is on Saturday, January 5th at 8pm. hop moves from the streets of New band has grown into one of the always open to the BlueBelly Junction Tickets to this 21+ show are $3 or $5 Orleans to smoky jazz dives, exotic premier Grateful Dead-inspired public with drink for two at the door. Doors at 7pm. Latin ballrooms, intergalactic touring acts in the nation. The band specials, Friday night “The temperature keeps risin’ – spaceships, and late-night laser-filled draws from the a variety of skilled BINGO and burgers, everybody gettin’ high – clubs. Their latest album, Liftoff, musicians including Dead plus regular live Come the rockin’ stroke of mid- is available now. keyboardists Tom Constanten, Bob music. Here’s a look nite, the whole place gonna fly!” Bozeman’s PermaFunk makes Bralove and Vince Welnick. They at who’s playing at The sonic salute to the Grateful music to keep bodies moving and also tour with Jerry Garcia Band FOE in the Dead will feature the talents of souls grooving! Expect plenty of organist Melvin Seals and Ratdog local musicians Joe Knapp, Joe funky, soulful, psychedelic, and guitarist Mark Karan. Additionally, Kirchner, Luke Flansburg, Kelly Latin-infused grooves. The band is they have done one-off shows with Nicholson, Rich Robiscoe, Brett inspired by the creativity and passion many guest musicians including Goodell and more. of the 1970s and everyone who Grammy Award-winning blues Sneaky Pete & the Secret participates in the PermaFunk harpist Sugar Blue, and musician, tals to the Bozeman communi- Weapons perform with local help experiment. songwriter and music journalist ty. Her album Bobby’s Sugar from PermaFunk on Friday, Looking ahead, Terrapin Flyer David Gans. The band has head- Shack, available via Bandcamp, January 18th at 9pm. Tickets to this brings a show alongside Melvin lined major festivals and prominent released over the summer. 21+ show are $9 in advance and Seals on Wednesday, January 30th venues across the nation. Tsunami Funk hit the stage $10 at the door. Doors at 8pm. at 8pm. Tickets to this 21+ show Advance tickets for these and Friday and Saturday, January Wyoming-based Sneaky Pete is a are $23 in advance and $28 at the other shows are available in-store 18th–19th. The Bozeman-favorite collective of musicians channeling door. Doors at 7pm. at Cactus Records and group always packs the dance floor Chamber Ensembles, original music through a lens of Terrapin Flyer began in 1999 as www.cactusrecords.net. For with Funk/R&B-rocking grooves. hazy funk and unending groove, all the house band for the Sunday more information, visit Tsunami Funk plays tunes from witnessed and interpreted from the Grateful Dead Jam at the Boulevard www.chickenjamwest.com. • artists like Stevie Wonder, Pharrell Second String Orchestra Williams, Bruno Mars, Red Hot Chili Peppers, James Brown, Earth seeking winter registrants coming weeks. Wind & Fire, Sly & the Family Close 2 Toast are back with a Stone, Kool & the Gang, Van Skilled & stylish songsters at Bozeman pair of performances, Friday and Morrison, Steely Dan, Bob Marley, Saturday, January 4th–5th. Formed and many more! Tsunami Funk is from all the right elements found Eddie T, Luke Flansburg, Nate Spirits Distillery within the Gallatin Valley comes a Anderson, David Charles, and band like no other, with songs to Isaiah Morales. After trading in those Downtown from Turnpike Troubadours to few of his biggest influences include warm your heart, make you cry, and Bridger Mountain Big Dollars and holiday gift cards for the Ella Fitzgerald to Led Zeppelin, Muddy Waters, Woody Guthrie, dance! Grab a drink and drag your Band performs regularly on things you really wanted, drop by along with plenty of originals you Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, partner out on the floor. Sundays from 7–9:30pm. The 17- Bozeman Spirits Distillery for a truly just have to hear! and Townes Van Zandt. Country rockers BlueBelly piece jazz orchestra celebrates the Montana-made cocktail. The Lang Termes will entertain on Check out Boston McDonald Junction return Friday and music of Duke Ellington, Count popular tasting room also hosts local Tuesday, January 15th. Lang’s vocal on Tuesday, January 22nd. He Saturday, January 11th–12th. The Basie, and more, with original and traveling musicians every style ranges from mellow folk ballads dabbles in everything from alt hip- group provides audiences with what arrangements and music of all Tuesday night from 5:30–8pm. to growling boogie blues. His style of hop to electronic, country, metal they consider “rockabilly music” all genres from the 1900s to today. and even some stripped-down over the state of Montana. The Check them out on Facebook for singer/songwriter fare. After high-energy band tends to veer performance announcements. Lang Termes listening to his Montana away from slow jams, other than the Eagles Bar live music begins Homegrown Radio episode, be sure occasional tune. With an arsenal of at 9pm, unless otherwise noted. to check him out on Soundcloud originals and personalized covers, Come play a game of pool, listen where you can listen to a number of the guys will keep you on your feet to some great local bands, or stop his original tracks. until last call. in for a cold one any day of the Bozeman Spirits Distillery’s “Acoustic Wednesdays” return week! The Eagles is located at 316 tasting room offers a warm and with singer/songwriter Foxy E Main St., next to the Nova welcoming environment. With the Blues on January 16th starting Café. For more information, call history kept alive in the reclaimed at 7pm. Originally from (406) 587-9996. • wood and metals throughout, you will feel the modern charm and history as you walk in. Your fresh cocktail is served upon wood from the 1930s, and the bar brings the atmosphere of the old saloon. The beautiful stills and production are seen through the back glass windows of the tasting room, and the mixologists will be happy to explain Here’s a look at the upcoming acts. songwriting – both original music distilling techniques from the grains, Following a live music break, and lyrics – comes deep from the mashing, blending, and bottling Marcedes Carroll performs on heart, or in some cases, bubbles up processes. Tuesday, January 8th. Carroll is a from his whimsical sense of irony. Learn more about their spunky and fun Gallatin Valley local Lang’s selection of covers ranges spirits, distilling processes, and who brings a variety of flavor to her from early country blues to the full other offerings by visiting live shows, performing tunes ranging gamut of contemporary classics. A www.bozemanspirits.com. •

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Mountain roots & urban grooves collide w/ celebratory evening of music at Ellen

“A powerful blues and soul partner and long-term collaborator, for compassion around the world, as well. We both do a little bit of There’s just so little truth out there singer,” writes The New Yorker, Aaron Whitby, who’s my husband as compassion for humankind; just a everything but I’m a heavier lyricist that it’s really important each of us, Empire State-based performer well. We’ve been a team for 25 cry for having peace in the world than he is and he’s the heavier from all of the nations, tell our Martha Redbone brings her years. We met in second grade, of and mercy on each other. Things musician than I am. When I met stories. And for me, what better way Roots Project out West for its first- course. [laughs] In the house we have that we’re still going through today, I him, he was very generous, very than sharing our music with young ever Montana shows this January. tons and tons of books, and he mean, when you turn on the news kind, and very concerned that people so that they know who they The charismatic, award-winning rediscovered the Blake anthology on and see children being put in cages women in music production also are, too, as time goes on. songstress is celebrated for her tasty our shelves. We were already looking and people being beaten to death for came forward. Before then, it was RZ: At the end of the day, gumbo of roots music embodying at putting together a project to being trans or for the color of their very much like the girl sits and what’s your primary motivator to the folk and country sounds of honor Appalachia anyway, [with] skin, being just how they were born. writes lyrics and the boy does all the create a new piece of music, to get her childhood in the Appalachian mountain songs, stuff I grew up with I thought the language was put so music and production, which is not up on stage, or perform for a Mountains mixed with the eclectic that everybody knows. He found the beautifully and eloquently, and we true of course; but at the time that roomful of eager kids? grit of her teenage years in book and said, ‘Hey this looks pretty could all use another reminder and we met there were very few female MR: I think it’s very simple at pre-gentrified Brooklyn. cool, why don’t we have a look at a find a way while we continue our engineers and producers. There still this point. I grew up with an In anticipation of the Big Sky couple of these poems and think quest to try to get along as are very few to this day. We’re still indigenous mom and was bullied as country tour stops, the Rolling Zone about setting these to some of the human beings. moving forward, but we have a long a kid. People made jokes and said spoke with Redbone about the Roots music. It might be a really good fit.’ RZ: You’re no stranger to way to go. He was one of the very she was Chinese, and when I Project and how she’s helping to corrected them, they would say the keep the culture alive – and thriving. Indians are dead. So, I’m fighting RZ: You’re bringing the Martha for us to stay alive, first and Redbone Roots Project to foremost. And number two, I’m a Bozeman’s Ellen Theatre, as well as mother now. When you have other Montana venues, early in the children, everything starts to change. new year. I understand the You start realizing what you feel is performances to be experiential, important, what you want to leave cultural and full of life. What sort of on this earth for your children and preview can you give of the show? your children’s children, should they MR: It’s a fun night of gospel choose to have it or not. You want and Americana, roots music from to know who you are, and you want the mountains. What I really wanted to keep that connection. And now to do with this whole Roots Project the world is bigger, people are was to show how the mountains are traveling for work and relocating, today, and really how they’ve always and you need that connection to been. Most people associate your homeland in some way. And Appalachia with bluegrass music now of course, we’re kind of and just a whole bunch of white fighting for all of these pipelines rednecks married to each other in and things like that that are going the hills. That’s pretty much what’s through our homelands. It seems been glamorized and stereotyped, like the way things are going, pretty and all of those things. So, I wanted soon we’re not going to have many to celebrate the music from this homelands left. So, it’s really area. Number one, there are people important that we all know where from all different nationalities and we come from and we carry that cultures in those hills. The reason with us throughout the world. why we call it ‘folk music’ is because Situations change but you still have it was the music from every folk that to maintain who you are and what came to the mountains. You can keeps our families moving forward. expect lots of call and response RZ: What does the foreseeable singing with the audience, church future look like for Martha claps, a lot of hoot’n and holler’n, Redbone? Perhaps some new music? and really really fun music. I’d imagine more touring and RZ: Your sound has been storytelling. described as a “just-right mix of MR: Yes, sir. We have more retro and modern” (Time Out New touring and we’re actually York) and an exploration of photo by Fabrice Trombert developing another piece with The Americana roots (All Music), drawing And so, we checked them out and combining multiple art forms to tell first people that said, ‘Listen, you Public Theater that we’re thrilled from your early days in Appalachia not only fell in love with just one or a story. Tell us a little about the know how you want your voice to about. There’s more to come on the and the Brooklyn of yore. How two, but we fell in love with a whole ‘Bone Hill’ theatrical project. sound, so here.’ That’s a strength family story, the kind of next phase. would you say these culturally rich bunch. From there, it was pretty MR: It actually started with the and just his character in general. It’s really good fun and I feel so but contrastive environments have much an organic process. The Skintalk album where I wanted to He’s extremely humble and helpful, fortunate to be able to create music shaped you as an artist? language was just so beautiful and have a voice for indigenous people, which is a real gift to have. and write for a living. It’s such a MR: I was very lucky, very colorful. We don’t speak English like and particularly urban natives. From RZ: It’s great to say you’ve got a privilege and I don’t take it lightly. fortunate to have a childhood in the that anymore. It reminded me of my the Blake project, the Roots Project teammate like that. That’s what we have to come – and country. You get to run around, you great grandma [and] grandma in was a natural segue into the MR: Yeah, it is. It really is. That a new album, at last! get rake leaves then jump in them, church reading off this biblical kind theatrical concert to Joe’s Pub and was great – and so good that I RZ: Do you have a final message run along the creek. It’s so small and of language. I loved the language and The Public Theater in New York. married him. [laughs] Final sale, no before we see you next month? so safe – you leave your doors open. thought everything sang really well – [We were] commissioned to create a return. MR: We’ve never been to I had that childhood with my and the genius of Aaron to think concert that also tells some kind of RZ: Apart from your busy Montana before, so I’m really grandparents. Then I had my these poems could suit this music. story. And with our kind of magical, performance schedule, you also looking forward to it. We’ll be in teenage years in New York. That When you hear the music and how organic journey from this Roots lend your talents to various music Helena and then Billings and then was the beginning of Madonna and we did it, it’s as if it was always like Project, we were able to put together workshops in benefit of our nation’s Bozeman. This is new territory, and Prince and all those awesome clubs that. We asked a friend of ours, John this family story through music. It youth, among others. How nothing beats a warm welcome you heard stories about, Studio 54. McEuen from the Nitty Gritty Dirt honors our home and where we are important is it to encourage a love from people just coming and taking And this was the ‘80s, kind of the Band, to produce for us and [add] today and how we all keep our of music in our children, of the a chance on us and bringing some beginning of hip-hop. Being in his beautiful arrangements because family cultures alive. With the help arts in general? friends. I really hope they enjoy New York City as a teenager you’re he’s just an incredible banjo player. of The Public Theater, we made a MR: It’s crucial. As the saying themselves. just spoiled for culture and And there you have it! beautiful 90-minute storytelling goes, music is the universal language. The Martha Redbone Roots sophistication, you know, everywhere. RZ: Because William Blake’s concert. It’s great fun. Before people could even speak, they Project comes to Downtown I had the best of both things and repertoire is so expansive, how was it RZ: To give credit where credit’s were communicating through music Bozeman’s Ellen Theatre on have an appreciation for both, these were the 12 poems selected for due, you’re but half of “the little and melody. It’s really a shame that Saturday, January 12th. The culturally and musically. the collection? engine that could,” the other being it’s been cut in a lot of schools, it music begins at 7:30pm. Tickets RZ: This same sort of MR: We found about 50 songs, the previously mentioned Aaron should be an integral part of the to the all-ages show are $26 at juxtaposition can be found on The 50 poems that we really loved and Whitby. Obviously he’s been schoolwork. Learning music www.theellentheatre.org. Garden of Love, the album which then narrowed them down. We instrumental to the success of your improves reading and math skills, Wine, beer, and other refreshments pairs your brand of soulful roots actually read about 150 poems and I projects, but how would you say his things children tend to really hate will be sold in the lobby ahead with the compositions of English could sing something to all of them. continued involvement has elevated doing in school – but if there were of the performance. Romantic poet William Blake. What Narrowing down is the hardest your own artistry? music involved, it would be much Prior to the Bozeman show, prompted that juxtaposition and thing. What kind of struck us were MR: He’s a genius, first and easier to understand. The workshops Martha Redbone will play what were your overarching goals the poems with messages that are foremost. He’s not aware of it but I I do [are] cultural preservation Helena’s Myrna Loy on with the collection? relevant today, talking about times of am. [laughs] Whatever it is that I through music. We’re Eastern, Wednesday, Jan. 9th. Ticketing MR: The idea came from my war, where Blake is really pleading sing, he can find the way to make Southeastern Woodlands, and we’re information is available at the most beautiful chords and honoring our culture. We’re living in www.themyrnaloy.com. For arrangements, and that’s a time where indigenous people, tickets to the Alberta Bair show in something very rare. As a Native Americans – we’re kind of Billings on Friday, Jan. 11th, visit professional singer, I’ve worked fighting for our existence and our www.albertabair-theater.org. with a lot of different producers roles in society. We have to keep Learn more about the – so many because you do ourselves alive because people have Roots Project at www.marthared- sessions, you do jingles for tv been told we don’t exist. It’s an bone.com or find them on commercials and for radio. uphill battle but we have to educate Facebook for updated tour You’re working with different people about our existence, that details and other announcements. people all the time. And Aaron we’re still here. We’ve been so The Roots Project’s latest album, and I have written and stereotyped and so misinformed and The Garden of Love, is available for produced songs for other artists, objectified, and all of these things. download now. •

Chico rock n’ rolls into new calendar

with BlackWater, Montana Sun Warm up with a winter Columbus group with members energetic duo return to Chico with getaway to Chico Hot Springs. from Kactus Jack and Kinne&Cash, a pair of performances Friday and With fantastic live entertainment Montana Sun is composed of Joe Saturday, January 18th–19th. For in the Saloon every Friday and “Slam” Grover, Brett “Hi-Hat” most people, the image of an Saturday night, you can kick up Hollingsworth, Kevin Kinne, and “acoustic duo” conjures images of your feet – and soak them too! Peggy “Cash” Kinne. Each member two soft spoken musicians singing Here’s a look at what’s headed brings various experience, personali- folk rock and hippie jam songs. This to the Paradise Valley ty and creativity to the band’s per- is not the case with The Wench. watering hole. formances. And “like a fine blended Two original members of The BlackWater Band will whiskey,” has aged, not to say Clintons, John and Josh joke, “we’re bring the noise to kick off the perfection, but a finely crafted entity half the band, twice the party!” The first Friday and Saturday of the whose covers give a new twist and guys are no strangers to throwing a new year, January 4th–5th. The feel to a forgotten classic. Not rocking good time. Their show is a rock n’ roll variety group will unheard of, but certainly unusual, hotdish or “badasserole” of musical have you off your feet and on each band member sings and has a genres and style. the dancefloor in no time at all, delivery style all their own, playing Chico Saloon music begins at so order a drink at the bar and off each others harmonies and 9pm, unless otherwise noted. Chico get that liquid motivation background vocals. Montana Sun Hot Springs is located in Pray, 20 flowing! shows are high energy, roller coaster miles south of Livingston. Come Montana Sun return Friday rides complete with classic rock and sip, soak, and swing! For more and Saturday, January country covers, as well as originals. information, visit www.chicohot- 11th–12th. A recently formed El Wencho rides again! The springs.com. • page 4C • Volume 26, Number 01 - January 01, 2019 • 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 26, Number 01 - January 01, 2019 • page 5C January 01, 2019 • The rollingZone • Page 5C

Bozeman’s Holy Rosary host to opening performance of annual Musikanten MT regional tour Musikanten Montana has Immaculate Conception in Butte Sarah Stone are the announced the 17th Annual (Friday, Jan. 18th), and St. Francis continuo players. Vocal Montana Early Music Festival Xavier in Missoula (Saturday, Jan. soloists are Amanda will take place January 17th–20th. 19th). The final festival concert is Balestrieri (soprano), The span of regional shows will in Helena at 3pm on Sunday, Anne Kania (contralto), feature the Montana premiere of Jan. 20th, at the Cathedral of Daniel Hutchings and Historically Informed Performances St. Helena. Thomas Gregg (tenors), (HIP) of J.S. Bach’s Christmas A 15-member chamber orchestra and Bobb Robinson Oratorio (part 2). After the will play period instruments – (baritone), all specialists acclaimed 2018 performances of the Baroque oboes, bassoon and flauti in “music Christmas Oratorio’s first half, the dolci (recorders), natural trumpets before 1800.” festival ensemble will perform the and horns, gut strings and historic Musikanten Montana remaining three cantatas of the six timpani – either actual 18th-century Artistic Director Kerry the German master composed for instruments or modern replicas. Krebill will conduct the the major church festival days of the Players come from Early Music vocal soloists, chamber 1734 Christmas Season in Leipzig. hotspots of Seattle, San Francisco, orchestra and singers of The concerts will open with Bach’s Minneapolis, New York, Musikanten Montana in Epiphany Cantata 65 “Sie werden Indianapolis, Denver and more. this joyous work. aus Saba alle komen.” Leading the orchestra as concert- Seating for the con- For the fourth consecutive year, master will be MEMF favorite certs is general admis- the ensemble will travel to four Carrie Krause, concertmaster of the sion, with a reserved sec- Montana cities – Bozeman, Butte, Bozeman Symphony, and member tion for Musikanten Missoula and Helena. Concerts are of Apollo’s Fire and other world- Angel donors ($100 and at 7:30pm at Holy Rosary in renowned Early Music ensembles. above). Tickets will be available at Helena, Missoula and Hamilton – www.musikantenmt.orgfor Bozeman (Thursday, Jan. 17th), Organist Keith Reas and cellist the door, as well as at outlets in call (406) 442-6825 or visit more information. •

Cole Thorne, Brice Ash serenade beer-lovers at Bridger Brewing Make a resolution to enjoy more adventure. Front woman Cole lection of songs filled with funky Man,” the record brims with holidaysmt.com. delicious suds from Bridger Brewing Thorne (ukulele) and Jordan Cole grooves, sultry vocals, and empower- humanity – brash cowgirls, broken Bridger Brewing provides the in the brand new year! In addition Rodenbiker (bass) founded the group ing lyrics that capture the true old men, homeless saviors, and high Bozeman community with unique to its mouthwatering craft brews and in 2013, then school nerds. Their stories are artisan pizzas, the family-friendly performing as woven together in an Americana brewer also hosts Music & Mussels a soulful, soundscape as Ash explores the every Wednesday and {Pints with R&B infused, corners and alleys of the human Purpose} on Mondays. Here’s a look reggae-influ- condition. The singer/songwriter at some of the upcoming acts and enced duet. moved to Bozeman early last year, nonprofits. After a tour where the slower pace and Wednesday nights from to Maui and breathtaking surroundings continue 5:30–8pm, Bridger Brewing hosts a freight train to nourish his creativity. Music & Mussels! Come enjoy music tour Bridger Brewing not only takes some live music and succulent, across the pride in its stellar menu items, but steamed mussels with house-made country, the also in the community it serves. The sweet Italian sausage, tomatoes, band brewery hosts {Pints with garlic, and chili flakes, topped with bloomed into Purpose} every Monday evening parsley and tomato salsa. a seven-piece from 5–8pm where $1 of every pint Madeline Kelly and Lucas in the sum- sold will be donated to a featured Mace of the Hawthorne Roots per- mer of 2016 local nonprofit. Here’s a look at form a duo show on Wednesday, when mem- some of the nonprofits on the January 2nd. The sister-fronted local bers Jelani calendar in the coming weeks. Come Americana rock band is known for Mahiri enjoy a house-brewed pint and be its soulful and energetic performanc- (afrobeat- charitable in the process! es, every lyric sung with passion and inspired per- Proceeds from Monday, January hand-crafted brews, fresh artisan- authenticity. The band’s music draws cussion), 7th will benefit Project Alive. Their style pizzas, and more. Locally inspiration from Fleetwood Mac, Andy Gavin mission is to cure Hunter Syndrome owned, family friendly, and Bobcat Heart, and Sheryl Crow. Defined by (drums), and Cole Thorne (MPS II) through research and proud, Bridger Brewing is the their tightly woven harmonies and Aaron Banfield advocacy, giving children afflicted perfect place for lunch or an evening relentlessly catchy melodies, their (jazz guitar) were added. The meaning of being in the now. the chance to grow up. This syn- out. To learn more about upcoming “Revved-Up Soul Music” is a dis- Thornes then brought in Daniel Check out Brice Ash & drome affects local Bozeman fami- events and daily specials, visit tinct and exciting addition to Wood (pocket trumpet) and Matt Friends on Wednesday, January lies. Learn more at www.projec- www.bridgerbrewing.com or Montana’s scene. Their June- Sloan (saxophone) to create a playful 16th. Ash’s debut solo album, The talive.org. call (406) 587-2124. Bridger Brewing released EP, On Second Thought, is horn section. Cole & the Thornes Chariot, carries with it the hopeful Have a brew and help raise dol- is located at 1609 S 11th Ave. in the available now. have since performed throughout hurt, raw honesty, and stirring lars for Hope & the Holidays on Town & Country complex, near Cole & the Thornes entertain Montana, playing at various music stories that fans of his rough-hewn Monday, January 14th. The local campus and just across from the brewery-goers on Wednesday, festivals like Harvest Fusion, The songwork have come to expect. organization is dedicated to helping Fieldhouse. They’re open for January 9th. The Bozeman band Original Festival, and Groovin On’. Ranging from the heart-wrenching families during times of need, espe- business from 11:30am–9pm daily. • began with an infectious restlessness The band released its debut, Map piano/cello duet, “Joe’s Final Bow,” cially during the holiday season. and a heart engraved with longing Maker, last year. The album is a col- to the gritty roots rocker “Has-Been Learn more at www.hopeandthe-

Ellen Theatre celebrates 2019’s arrival w/ great music, movies & more!

Downtown Bozeman’s Ellen Juber is a two-time Grammy view with Martha Redbone on page 4C. Saturday, January 19th unites Wine, beer, and other Theatre is your source for some of Award-winning fingerstyle acoustic Documentary The Bill the worlds of music, dance and refreshments will be sold in the the area’s best big screen entertain- guitarist also known for his electric Murray Stories: Life Lessons poetry with Bon Débarras! Three lobby one hour before all ment and stage performances. The Learned from a Mythical Montreal artists bring together a performances and screenings. space also houses some great musical Man, screens Thursday, fusion of Quebecois folk music, Ticketing and further information acts, both local and those coming January 17th at 7:30pm. The traditional step-dancing, and global about these and other upcoming through town. Here’s a look at film is an inside look at rare influences, for a show that is lively events is available at www.theel- what’s happening on Main. and never before seen footage and undeniably creative. Bon lentheatre.org. For additional On Thursday, January 10th, gui- of Bill Murray participating in Débarras’ energy taps into the inquiries, call (406) 585-5885 or tar specialists Martin Taylor and stories previously presumed to rhythms of today and ventures stop into The Ellen box office. Laurence Juber join forces for a be urban legend. It depicts boldly on the multi-faceted road to Hours are Wednesday through Director Tommy Avallone’s tomorrow. The music begins at Saturday from 1–3pm, as well as personal journey to find 7:30pm and tickets are $21. two hours prior to any event. • meaning in the comedic icon’s many unexpected adventures, from singing karaoke late at night with strangers to crashing a kickball game in the middle of the afternoon. Tickets are only $6. Not Rated, The Bill Murray Stories work as lead runs 70 minutes. guitarist in Paul McCartney’s Wings. He has released 16 critically Martin Taylor and Laurence Juber acclaimed solo albums which one of a kind musical event at feature his celebrated arrangements 7:30pm. All seats are $27. of popular tunes and genre-crossing Taylor is an award-winning compositions. guitarist. Acoustic Guitar magazine “A powerful blues and soul calls him “THE acoustic guitarist of singer,” according to The New Yorker, his generation.” He dazzles Martha Redbone Roots Project audiences with his solo show, which takes the stage on Saturday, January Warm up with a winter Columbus group with members energetic duo return to Chico with combines virtuosity, emotion, humor, 12th at 7:30pm. The charismatic, getaway to Chico Hot Springs. from Kactus Jack and Kinne&Cash, a pair of performances Friday and and a strong stage presence while his award-winning songstress is celebrat- With fantastic live entertainment Montana Sun is composed of Joe Saturday, January 18th–19th. For inimitable style has seen him ed for her tasty gumbo of roots in the Saloon every Friday and “Slam” Grover, Brett “Hi-Hat” most people, the image of an recognized as the world’s foremost music embodying the folk and coun- Saturday night, you can kick up Hollingsworth, Kevin Kinne, and “acoustic duo” conjures images of exponent of solo fingerstyle guitar try sounds of her childhood in the your feet – and soak them too! Peggy “Cash” Kinne. Each member two soft spoken musicians singing playing. Taylor has invented and Appalachian Mountains mixed with Here’s a look at what’s headed brings various experience, personali- folk rock and hippie jam songs. Thisdeveloped a way of playing the gui- the eclectic grit of her teenage years to the Paradise Valley ty and creativity to the band’s per- is not the case with The Wench. tar that is admired, and often imitat- in pre-gentrified Brooklyn. Reserved watering hole. formances. And “like a fine blended Two original members of The ed by guitarists all over the world. seats are $26. Read The BoZone’s inter- BlackWater Band will whiskey,” has aged, not to say Clintons, John and Josh joke, “we’re bring the noise to kick off the perfection, but a finely crafted entity half the band, twice the party!” The first Friday and Saturday of the whose covers give a new twist and guys are no strangers to throwing a new year, January 4th–5th. The feel to a forgotten classic. Not rocking good time. Their show is a rock n’ roll variety group will unheard of, but certainly unusual, hotdish or “badasserole” of musical have you off your feet and on each band member sings and has a genres and style. the dancefloor in no time at all, delivery style all their own, playing Chico Saloon music begins at so order a drink at the bar and off each others harmonies and 9pm, unless otherwise noted. Chico get that liquid motivation background vocals. Montana Sun Hot Springs is located in Pray, 20 flowing! shows are high energy, roller coaster miles south of Livingston. Come Montana Sun return Friday rides complete with classic rock and sip, soak, and swing! For more and Saturday, January country covers, as well as originals. information, visit www.chicohot- 11th–12th. A recently formed El Wencho rides again! The springs.com. • page 4C • Volume 26, Number 01 - January 01, 2019 • 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 26, Number 01 - January 01, 2019 • page 5C Page 6C • The RollingZone • JanuaRy 01, 2019

Wild Joe*s home to regular nights of strings & specialty coffee

After getting those holiday and saloons of Southwest Montana. will host a decorations back into storage and Peterson’s songs tend to focus on Martinis & sending off thank-you notes, settle in roads, dogs, firewood the desert, as Metalsmiths: A with a hot coffee accompanied by well as various bits of Montana, Bridgercare some live music at Wild Joe*s. each with a strong rhythm developed Fundraiser from Downtown Bozeman’s Coffee Spot is to compete for attention in crowded 4–7pm. All are a great place to check out early and loud taprooms. In August the invited to enjoy evening and afternoon sets by local Road Agents, comprised also of works by local and traveling artists. And of course, Helena-based mandolin player Justin metalsmith their menu offers plenty of delicious Ringsak, released Dreams of Stingrays, Marina Kessler, caffeinated and other treats to enjoy Roadrunners & Hangovers, a six-song Deana Albers and alongside the tunes! Here’s a look at EP of Peterson’s original songs. Indian Paintbrush what’s coming up. Pacific Northwest singer/song- Designs, poetry The next Open Mic Night will writer Jenny Jahlee performs on from the Bozeman take place Friday, January 4th from Sunday afternoon, January 13th, Poetry Collective, 6–8pm. Come for an evening of from 1–3pm. Her initial pull to write as well as some music performed by local musicians. and play music came from a musical exciting raffles! Bring your guitar, sitar, zither, poet- father and an affinity for truly Shop to support – ry, comedy, or theremin and take a feeling all of life. Self-taught on both 10% of all sales turn up at the mic. Show Bozeman guitar and vocals, Jahlee’s songs will directly bene- what you’re made of! Individual set traverse a variety of genres which fit Bridercare. lengths depend on the number of convey comfort, inspiration, soul, This evening event musicians who want to play. Sign- and some good old-fashioned rock is FREE and open ups start at 5:30pm – first come, first and roll – ultimately providing an to the public. served. Be sure to bring your friends experience both meaningful and Please note: the and support live music in Bozeman! danceable. These eclectic tunes are Howard Beall & the A modest contribution to the kitty lyrically driven, and Jahlee possesses Fake News perform- will be divided by participating a gift for speaking to the heart as ance on Sunday, Jan. musicians at the end of the night. well as the mind and spirit. She 6th has been canceled. The more people who come, the speaks and rhymes with a high Wild Joe*s more money in the pot. An additional intelligence and ability to guide a Coffee Spot is Open Mic Night is set for Saturday, narrative. Her debut album, Be You, located at 18 W January 19th from 6–8pm. released in October. Main St. in the Check out a solo set by Bozeman Take in some tunes by local heart of historic singer/songwriter Jeff Peterson on singer and guitarist David Carney Downtown Friday, January 11th from 6–8pm. on Friday, January 18th from Bozeman. Learn He’s the guitar-playing half of the 6–8pm. He plays a variety of covers as old folk songs that are relatively offer for all generations of listeners! more about these Road Agents, an Americana duo from artists spanning the decades. unknown, but classics to those famil- Looking to Friday, January 25th, and other upcoming events at that tours the breweries, hot springs, He’ll play some favorite tunes as well iar. Carney’s show has something to Wild Joe*s and The White Room www.wildjoescoffee.com. •

PermaFunk, Vibe Quartet & some locally farmed improv at Main St. pizzeria Along with its handcrafted pies and wide selection of regional brews, Red Tractor Pizza plays host to independent musicians and other events throughout the week. Here’s a look at what’s coming up. Bridger Creek Boys return to their usual Thursday slot on January 3rd at 7pm. The Boys are an acoustic bluegrass quartet steeped in old-time tradition, while also push- ing the genre with newgrass. The band blends originals with covers of traditional bluegrass and more con- temporary artists. Their style is con- fident, complex, and full of improvi- Comstock of Bozeman band The Vibe Quartet sation that will draw you in and get Comstock Lode and local musician group of musicians, the Lazy Owls’ heritage and language of those 1007 W Main St. in Bozeman. you shaking all over with bluegrass Mike Doughery perform primarily influences range from jazz and blues before them. Check out their menu at joy. Bridger Creek Boys will bring addi- cover songs with a few originals. You to punk rock. However varied their Red Tractor Pizza is located at www.redtractorpizza.com. • tional performances to Red Tractor on can expect to hear the duo play influences, they’re undeniably January 10th and 17th at 7pm. tunes from a variety of artists includ- steeped in an old-timey traditional On January 4th, Jazz Night ing Sam Cooke, Simon & Garfunkel, style. The group encapsulates an takes over Red Tractor, as it does John Denver, Eric Clapton, The ethic of hard driving, whiskey drink- every Friday, at 7pm. Curated by Rolling Stones, Merle Haggard and ing, boot-stomping music with infec- Bobcat basketball ready guitarist and composer Alex Garth Brooks. tious energy that’s sure to get you Robilotta, these evenings feature the Grab a seat for some locally moving. The band’s repertoire is for conference play music styles of jazz, funk, latin, and farmed improv on Wednesday, heavily rooted in original material more. Come out, get ready to January 9th with Comedy Night that pays homage to the tradition by Danny Waldo manage to steal a neutral-site victory groove, and hear America’s only beginning at 7:30pm. High energy from which it was begotten. In one of coaching’s oldest from Washington State just prior to original art form as it exists and comedy, improvised storytelling, and Music Monday sees Jeff clichés, the preseason prepares you Christmas break. evolves in the 21st century. Additional short scenes will keep you good and Peterson on January 14th at for the postseason. For their efforts, MSU will kick Jazz Nights are set for January 11th and entertained. Red Tractor hosts one 6:30pm. He’s the guitar-playing The belief goes the more off Big Sky Conference play on the 18th at 7pm. of Gallatin Valley’s only regular live half of the Road Agents, an challenging your schedule is in the road at Southern Utah sporting a 4- PermaFunk is back on comedy shows every month. The Americana duo that tours the preseason, the better prepared your 7 record, but feeling prepared for the Saturday, January 5th at 7pm. The show is all ages, so you can bring the breweries, hot springs, and saloons team will be come the postseason. rigors of conference play, as the Big Bozeman-based group makes music whole family for some laughs. of Southwest Montana. Peterson’s For the Montana State men’s Sky will shift to a traditional confer- to keep bodies moving and souls Enjoy a Saturday night done songs tend to focus on roads, dogs, and women’s basketball ence schedule where each team will grooving! Expect plenty of funky, right with The Vibe Quartet on firewood the desert, as well as vari- programs, they are about to find play twice thanks to North Dakota soulful, psychedelic, and Latin- January 12th at 7pm. The improv ous bits of Montana, each with a out if that theory is correct as both leaving the league with 11 teams. infused grooves. The band is quartet fuses a variety of instrumen- strong rhythm developed to com- get set to kick off Big Sky MSU enters conference play inspired by the creativity and passion tal music ranging from jazz stan- pete for attention in crowded and Conference play following picked to finish in the middle of the of the 1970s and everyone who dards to original funk tunes to loud taprooms. In August the Road challenging preseason schedules. pack, and like everyone else, appears participates in the PermaFunk instrumental popular tunes. The Agents, comprised also of Helena- Men to be chasing league favorite experiment. group is a Bozeman area favorite based mandolin player Justin Montana State had arguably one Montana for the conference Mike & Mike take the stage and is not to be missed! Ringsak, released Dreams of of the most difficult preseason sched- championship. Tuesday, January 8th at 7pm. With Cap your Sunday Funday with Stingrays, Roadrunners & Hangovers, ules in the Big Sky, not only because Women music ranging from folk and country the Lazy Owl String Band on a six-song EP of Peterson’s of the opponents, but also because The Montana State women’s bas- western, to blues and rock, Mike January 13th at 6pm. A diverse original songs. MSU played just four home games ketball team will be looking for Howard Beall & the Fake in the friendly confines of Brick redemption following an inconsistent News entertain on Saturday, Breeden Fieldhouse in the first and disappointing 2018 campaign. January 19th at 7pm. The group month and a half of the season. Coming off a Big Sky title in brings people together by playing The Bobcats also had contests on 2017, the Montana State women groove-based music, specifically the road versus Big Ten power appeared poised to repeat in 2018, pulling from the jazz, rock, and Indiana, and SEC up-and-comer but a rash of inconsistent play cost funk genres. The band plays a Arkansas, to go along with a road MSU in a second round defeat in the blend of original compositions, game versus Pac-12 member Big Sky Conference tournament. standards, and modern songs Washington State. And while MSU While MSU lost a pair of main- with the intent of creating fresh didn’t fare too well versus the stays in Hannah Caudill and sounds while still respecting the Hoosiers and Razorbacks, the did Delaney Junkermier to graduation, they gained a pair of proven trans- fers in Claire Lundberg and Martha Kuderer who both had to sit out the 2018 season due to NCAA transfer rules after coming over from Seton Hall of the Big East. Lundberg has taken on a major scoring role, leading MSU at 18.4 points per game, while Kuderer is third in scoring at 9.5. Not only has the duo added a scoring punch on the offensive end, they have also helped bol- ster MSU on the defensive end, helping lead MSU to a 5-5 mark heading into league play, includ- ing a pair of wins in the presea- son WNIT. The women will begin con- ference play at home, hosting Southern Utah and Northern Arizona inside Brick Breeden Fieldhouse before hitting the road in the new year to take on Portland State and Sacramento State. For a complete schedule of Montana State men’s and women’s basketball games, log on to www.msubobcats.com. •

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Sugar Daddies, TWANG & other weekend acts in Three Forks Good things come in threes, and also have an extensive arsenal of ready to impress – or at least give it seamless TWANG originals set this try, and all that’s in between. Exit the historic Sacajawea Hotel in original songs, all of which are your best shot! You haven’t done band apart from all others in the 288 connects with the audience and Three Forks is ready to prove it with palatable, as well as an array of less- karaoke until you’ve done it with Western U.S. The band features the creates a fun and exciting atmos- cozy rooms, delicious eats, and live er-known but still great songs by Sunrise. combined talents of bass player and phere. The band’s music is carefully entertainment – all under one roof! vocalist Russ Olsen, selected to get people involved in Wine and dine upstairs in Pompey’s drummer Mike Gillan, the party and to keep the dance Grill before spending a night on the fiddle and stand up floor hopping! dance floor with live music in the steel guitar player Cabin Fever close out the Sac Bar. Guests, locals, and people Mike Parsons, lead weekend on Saturday, January 19th. from all around are encouraged to guitarist and From Manhattan, the band plays a head out and enjoy. Here’s a look at songwriter Marcus combination of original music, ‘70s some of the upcoming acts. Engstrom, as well as rock, and a wide variety of dance First up in 2019, Comstock rhythm guitar player tunes from Dwight-style country to Lode bring a lively performance on and songwriter Buck Pink Floyd. This five-piece-plus Friday, January 4th. Bozeman’s best Buchanan. These guys band showcases strong vocal classic rock n’ roll and country take no prisoners and harmonies and a wide variety of western band plays covers from the leave nothing but instrumentals. Members include ‘60s through the ‘00s. Creedence, happy dancers in their Lonny Walker (rhythm guitar), Steve Eagles, Green Day, Grand Funk, wake. Don’t miss a Loessberg (lead guitar), Larry Elvis, Skynard, Beatles, Nirvana, chance to take in one Greenbaum (bass, lead guitar), Josh Cash, George Strait, Garth Brooks, of their “real deal, Fike (drums), Jon Gerhts (bass gui- Vince Gill, Merle Haggard – just premium country tar), Ross Barrett (percussion), and wait a couple minutes and you’ll music” shows. You Lane Quandt (harmonica). hear an old or new favorite. won’t be sorry. ALL Sac Bar music begins at Sugar Daddies follow with all Exit 288 take the 9pm, unless otherwise noted. The the favorites on Saturday, January stage on Friday, Sacajawea Hotel is located at 5 N 5th. This Montana-based trio is January 18th. The Main in Three Forks. For more comprised of Richard Riesser (gui- high-energy group information about these events, visit tar), Oscar Dominguez (keyboards, both obscure and well-known www.TWANG entertains on performs everything from classic and www.sacajaweahotel.com or call bass), and Ron Craighead (drums). artists/songwriters. Their main Saturday, January 12th. Their name contemporary rock, to blues, coun- (406) 285-6515. • The band has been successfully per- focus is variety, and they half-joking- says it all. The truck drivin’, heart forming in various venues through- ly have a motto of “No request left breakin’, honky-tonk dance band has out Southwest Montana since its behind.” been offering up real country music inception in 2012. While the gist of Sunrise Karaoke will test vocal to their fans since 1998. No smarmy, their material is popular rock n’ roll, abilities on Friday, January 11th. plastic hat-wearing, Nashville pop Take 6, neo-classical country, oldies, R&B and blues, they Bring your favorite songs and get from these guys. Classic country and

ensemble hit Warren Miller stage Include Norris Hot Springs in your resolutions for 2019

It’s that time of year. Have you scrambled iambic pentameter can be over the West as a solo artist, and resolved to reduce stress? Eat better? politically bent, spiritually seeking, with other performers including Spend more quality time without and tongue-in-cheek humorous with Tom Catmull, Stellarondo, and electronics? Bond with the ones you just a twist of serious. NextDoorPrisonHotel. Travis has love? Check all those off the list with Joe Schwem follows on guested on Eric Funk’s 11th & Grant a visit to Norris Hot Springs. Saturday, January 5th. He’s a and performed at Red Ants Pants.

The ancient Babylonians are said singer/songwriter from Bozeman He’s shared the stage with James to have been the first people to make who plays a mix of originals and McMurtry, Alejandro Escovedo, The

New Year’s resolutions, some 4,000 eclectic covers ranging from Decemberists, The Lumineers, Jason years ago. They also made promises Americana to rock, and sea shanties Spooner, Martin Sexton, Wartime to the gods to pay their debts and to show tunes – all songs with stories Blues, Sallie Ford, Jason Isbell, Dale return any objects they had and feeling. Joe is often joined by his Watson, and Brandi Carlile – to The Warren Miller Performing specials, they remain the quintessen- borrowed. These promises could be sons, Jack and Harry, on guitar, name just a few. He performs Arts Center of Big Sky will present tial and pre-eminent a capella group considered the forerunners of our mandolin, bass and harmony vocals. thoughtful sad stories with happy famed a capella group Take 6 on in the world, working harder than

New Year’s resolutions. If the Nathan North returns Sunday, endings, on top of guitar and Saturday, January 5th at 7:30pm. ever, and loving every minute of it.

Babylonians kept to their word, their January 6th. A Billings performer, looper acrobatics. Tickets range from $22–$54 and are Most recently, Take 6 had the

(pagan) gods would bestow favor on Nathan uses loops to create Heather Lingle is back on available now. honor of being the first American them for the coming year. If not, complex and wonderful songs. He’ll Friday, January 18th. She’s a Take 6 is the most awarded a vocal group to perform in Cuba

they would fall out of the gods’ favor be performing originals and Montana-based singer/songwriter. A cappella group in history, with ten since diplomatic relations were

– a place no one wanted to be notable covers. truly American roots writer, her Grammys, ten Dove Awards (Gospel restored.

(courtesy of History.com). The next week kicks off with music encompasses heartache and Music Awards), Best Jazz Vocal Following Saturday, January

Despite the tradition’s religious Relación Brevisima, new to conquest that reflect the rugged Group honors for seven consecutive 19th, four-time Grammy-winning

roots, today’s New Year’s resolutions Norris on Friday, January 11th. The independence of the West through years in DownBeat’s prestigious chamber ensemble Eighth

are a mostly secular practice. Instead trio blends guitar, trumpet and good times and bad. Triumph Reader’s and Critic’s Poll, a Soul Blackbird perform their vibrant,

of making promises to the gods, looping technology for a unique always. She’s a soulful, rebellious, Train Music Award, BRE (Black cutting-edge take on classical music

most people make resolutions only experience. The songs are per- genuine Americana artist. Her latest Radio Exclusive) Vocal Group of at 7:30pm. Tickets range from

to themselves, and focus purely on formed in Spanish and Portuguese, album, Wild Blue, is available now. the Year, two NAACP Image Award $19–$44.

self-improvement. According to making for a cool, cultural sound. Check out the Americana of nominations, induction into the Eighth Blackbird is “one of the

recent research, while as many as 45 On Saturday, January 12th join Bozeman-based duo Sweet Sage Gospel Music Hall of Fame and smartest, most dynamic contempo-

percent of Americans say they usual- Restless Pines. The guitar and on Saturday, January 19th. countless other musical and rary classical ensembles on the plan- by Danny Waldo manage to steal a neutral-site victory ly make New Year’s resolutions, only violin folk duo composed of Chad Comprised of Amanda Stewart humanitarian citations. et,” wrote a reviewer for the Chicago In one of coaching’s oldest from Washington State just prior to 8 percent are successful in achieving Ball and Sarah Crossman play (vocals, guitar) and Garrett Kuntz Showing the global appeal of Tribune. Launched by six entrepre- clichés, the preseason prepares you Christmas break. their goals. original folk/roots and Americana (banjo, mandolin, guitar), they’ll per- this phenomenal group, they neurial Oberlin Conservatory for the postseason. For their efforts, MSU will kick You can improve your odds by music. The pair have played togeth- form acoustic, alternative, and coun- celebrated their 25th Anniversary undergraduates in 1996, this The belief goes the more off Big Sky Conference play on the visiting Norris Hot Springs for a er in the Red Mountain Band for try covers – not to mention one or last year with a World Tour includ- Chicago-based supergroup is challenging your schedule is in the road at Southern Utah sporting a 4- deliciously nutritious meal, prepared the last few years. two originals. ing stronghold favorite markets Asia, “defined by adventure, vibrancy and preseason, the better prepared your 7 record, but feeling prepared for the with care by the staff who utilize Travis Yost, a Norris favorite, Weston Lewis closes out the South America, eastern and Western quality… known for performing team will be come the postseason. rigors of conference play, as the Big locally sourced protein and fresh returns on Sunday, January 13th. weekend on Sunday, January 20th. Europe and the United States, also from memory, employing choreogra- For the Sky will shift to a traditional confer- Montana State men’s organic produce gathered from the Also known around town as Love is Lewis plays with a number of local opening up new markets with debut phy and collaborations with theater ence schedule where each team will and women’s basketball onsite garden. Much bands, solo perform- tours of Australia and Canada. artists, lighting designers and even programs, they are about to find play twice thanks to North Dakota of the harvest has ances, and as a sit-in They receive rave reviews and over- puppetry artists” (Detroit Free Press). out if that theory is correct as both leaving the league with 11 teams. been stored to appear lead guitarist for whelming audience reception wher- For further information or to get set to kick off Big Sky MSU enters conference play in specials throughout artists including The ever they go. From New York’s purchase tickets for these and other Conference play following picked to finish in the middle of the the winter – offering Andrew Hand Band, famed Blue Note to the Montreux upcoming events, visit challenging preseason schedules. pack, and like everyone else, appears you a taste of sum- John Sherrill, The Jazz Festival, from PBS to ABC-TV www.warrenmillerpac.org. • Men to be chasing league favorite mer on the snowiest Electric Sunday, Montana State had arguably one Montana for the conference days. Pair your meal Lang Termes, of the most difficult preseason sched- championship. with a craft beer or Mathias, and ules in the Big Sky, not only because Women glass of wine from MOTH. His solo sets of the opponents, but also because The Montana State women’s bas- their extensive selec- are comprised mostly MSU played just four home games ketball team will be looking for Moonlight MusicFest sets tion for a meal deliv- of acoustic rock cov- in the friendly confines of Brick redemption following an inconsistent ered to you poolside. ers and some of his Breeden Fieldhouse in the first and disappointing 2018 campaign. The soothing Water original songs. In return dates for 2019 event month and a half of the season. Coming off a Big Sky title in of the Gods will take band settings, he likes The Bobcats also had contests on 2017, the Montana State women Save the date! Moonlight last summer’s Moonlight care of the relaxation, to play funk, jazz, the road versus Big Ten power appeared poised to repeat in 2018, Basin has announced the 2nd MusicFest,” says Matt Kidd, self-care and stress- country and more. Indiana, and SEC up-and-comer but a rash of inconsistent play cost Annual Moonlight MusicFest Managing Director of CrossHarbor reduction you may As always, for Arkansas, to go along with a road MSU in a second round defeat in the will take place August 16th-17th, Capital, whose Lone Mountain have resolved to work more information game versus Pac-12 member Big Sky Conference tournament. 2019. The festival will again be Land Company and Moonlight on. And every Friday, about operating Washington State. And while MSU While MSU lost a pair of main- held at Moonlight’s Madison Basin were key backers of the Saturday and Sunday hours, the designated didn’t fare too well versus the stays in Hannah Caudill and Village at Big Sky Resort. event. “The lineup was exceptional gives you a chance to driver free soak pro- Hoosiers and Razorbacks, the did Delaney Junkermier to graduation, Like last year’s inaugural and the turnout really proved that soak, enjoy a meal gram, winter menu they gained a pair of proven trans- event, there will be two days of great music in a gorgeous venue are and the best in live and more, please visit fers in Claire Lundberg and diverse national and local talent things people from all over want to acoustic music www.norrishot- Martha Kuderer who both had to performing in this beautiful be a part of. We’re looking forward at 7pm. springs.com. The sit out the 2018 season due to setting with 360-degree views of to building upon this success, and Neil Filo hot springs are locat- NCAA transfer rules after coming the surrounding mountains below making year two, as well as every Beddow takes us into ed 34 miles west of over from Seton Hall of the Lone Peak. The weekend festival year to come, even better.” the new year on Friday, Relación Brevisima Bozeman near the Big East. will also include food trucks, Look for tickets to go on sale January 4th. He plays intersection of Lundberg has taken on a artisan vendors, family events in mid-January at original folk rock for the soul, and a Dog from Nebraska, Travis is a Highway 287 and Route 84. The major scoring role, leading MSU and expanded camping for both www.MoonlightMusicFest.com describes his guitar style as the musician, engineer, and producer Norris staff wishes all a very at 18.4 points per game, while tents and RVs. with announcements to be made on “West Dakota stutter.” His lyrically from Missoula. He’s performed all happy 2019! • Kuderer is third in scoring at “We were thrilled to be a part of Facebook and Instagram. • 9.5. Not only has the duo added a scoring punch on the offensive end, they have also helped bol- ster MSU on the defensive end, helping lead MSU to a 5-5 mark heading into league play, includ- ing a pair of wins in the presea- son WNIT. The women will begin con- ference play at home, hosting Southern Utah and Northern Arizona inside Brick Breeden Fieldhouse before hitting the road in the new year to take on Portland State and Sacramento State. For a complete schedule of Montana State men’s and women’s basketball games, log on to www.msubobcats.com. •

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Pine Creek performers play Paradise Valley this month Pine Creek Lodge is opening up 2019 with horn section make the band reminiscent of the top end with control of his ever-com- the roof off with their big band, powerhouse s’more live music in its modern-rustic, groups like Cold Blood or Sharon Jones and pelling trumpet. Casey George holds down the sound. Members of Paige & The People’s mountainside space. Here’s a look at who’s the Dap-Kings but with a contemporary feel. low end with a robust tone and vivid bass fills. Band have shared the stage with such musical playing in the heart of Paradise Valley. They pride themselves on playing diverse Leah Hueser and Karla Vandersloot fill out legends as B.B. King, The Doobie Brothers, Ryan Acker brings a FREE performance music from several genres, all infused with a the sound with skilled, exciting and sultry and Lyle Lovett. They have toured the United to the dining room on Saturday, January 12th generous dose States and Europe and are bringing beginning at 7pm. He’s one third of of soul in every Paige & the People’s Band what they’ve loved and learned back Minneapolis-based trio The Last Revel, a song. to this electrifying group. group of powerfully talented multi-instrumen- Lead singer But wait, there’s more! Pine talists who naturally blend the genres of folk, Paige Creek also has your midday music fix rockabilly, old time string-band and rock to Rasmussen is with its Brunch Live Music create a sound equally original and timeless. joined by a cast Series. The weekend offering regu- They’re known to consistently deliver “bom- of legendary larly showcases regional musicians bastic live performances,” as well as delicate Montana musi- from 11am–1pm. Order some food, and haunting folk ballads. Their latest album, cians. Her maybe a cold beverage, then find a Hazard & Fate, showcases the band’s ability to brother and spot! Upcoming acts include: Cole create rich and delicately textured recorded founding Thorne on January 6th, Sierra material with a modern “tip of the hat” to the People’s Band Kamplain on January 13th, storied history of American folk music. The member, Aaron Harley Larson on January 20th, Last Revel released new singles “Don’t You Rasmussen, and Dave Provost on January 27th. Often Wonder” and “Cheyenne” in 2018. provides a Take your pick and head over! These Stop by the Lodge to check out Acker’s solo rhythmic back- shows are FREE of admission and renditions, among other tunes! bone to this open to the public. Paige & the People’s Band follow with dynamic group Please visit www.pinecreek- a lively show on Friday, January 25th at 7pm. as drummer lodgemontana.com for ticketing Advance tickets are $10 and will also be avail- and vocalist. information, to reserve your cabin, able at the door. The nine-piece, horn-pow- Mike “The Wizard” Kozeil adds electricity vocals, and Dan Bradner brightens the stage and to learn more about these and other ered and vocally charged group is quickly and imagination with his extraordinarily with his upcoming events. Pine Creek Lodge is located becoming a mainstay of the Montana music improvised key solos. Ben Johns brings class exceptional and inspired guitar. at 2496 E River Rd., just outside of scene, showcasing the sound of ‘70s soul with and a smoky allure with his warm and com- The band dresses to impress, giving their Livingston. Call (406) 222-3628 a modern twist. The backup vocalists and manding saxophone. Orin Gunderson pops performances a sense of occasion, then blasts for further information. •

Bozeman Symphony returns to Shane Center ahead of next ‘Tuning In’ Bozeman Symphony Far Afield ensemble Tickets for the performance are $15 for Bobcat Brass Trio, Concertmaster engagements have included recitals in major PercOrchestra, and the talents of cellists adults and $10 for students and seniors. The Carrie Krause, and members of the cities of the United States and Canada, as well Julia Cory Slovarp and Katie Lee, along- Shane Lalani Center for the Arts is located at percussion section by visiting the Symphony’s as appearances with the Baltimore, Chicago, side pianist Laurel Yost, will be featured as 415 E Lewis Street in Livingston. YouTube channel. Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, and part of the concert series Symphony at the Symphony at the Shane would not be Finally, the Bozeman Symphony’s Piano Seattle Symphonies. Abroad, they have been Shane on Thursday, January 10th at 7:30pm. possible without help from concert sponsors Recital Series returns to Reynolds Recital presented in the music capitals of France, Presented by the Bozeman Symphony, Sal and Carol Lalani and Donald B. Gimbel. Hall at Montana State University, welcoming Germany, Holland, Spain, and Switzerland. these performances feature the very best of the The next Tuning In to the Orchestra internationally acclaimed pianists Misha and The Dichters are also frequent and popular Bozeman Symphony Orchestra and event presented by the Bozeman Symphony is Cipa Dichter on Friday, January 18th at guest artists at many of the leading summer Symphonic Choir. Each showcases two diverse set for Thursday, January 17th at Bozeman 7:30pm. Featured will be the works of Ludwig music festivals. Among them Aspen, soloists and ensembles. You’ll be wowed by Public Library. The evening event will feature van Beethoven, W.A. Mozart, Aaron Copland, Caramoor, Hollywood Bowl, the Mann Center these fantastic musicians and proud to know members from the orchestra’s low brass and Maurice Ravel. Tickets are $25 for adults (Philadelphia), Mostly Mozart (New York they are your neighbors! section: Jeannie Little, Principal Trombone, and $15 for students and seniors. Reynolds City), and Ravinia. Following one performance PercOrchestra, formed in 2000, performs a and Don Kronenberger, Principal Tuba. Recital Hall is located inside Howard Hall on at Mostly Mozart, The New York Times declared, wide range of percussion literature on a In this interactive discussion series, Maestro the MSU campus. “One was struck not only by the synchronism musical journey around the world featuring Savery hosts musicians of the Bozeman Pianists Misha and Cipa Dichter, who met of their musical impulses, but also by the vigor West African drumming, steel drum from Symphony. With a focus on individual players, at The Juilliard School as students of the and elegance of the execution.” Trinidad, contemporary marimba ensembles, get the “inside scoop” of each artists’ legendary Rosina Lhevinne, made their debut Tickets for all Bozeman Symphony percussion ensembles, ragtime, and world perspective on making music as part of the joint appearance at the Hollywood Bowl in performances may be purchased in advance music. The members of PercOrchestra are Bozeman Symphony. Players discuss the 1972, four years after their marriage. at www.bozemansymphony.org or at the Mark Brown, Kristofer Olsen, Stephen various challenges of their instruments, the Subsequently, the Dichters have performed door, based on availability. Those interested Versaevel, and Jeff Vick. repertoire, how they fit into the orchestra in recital and with major orchestras may also visit the Symphony offices, located at Cellists Julia Slovarp and Katie Lee, and and choir as a whole, and more. around the globe. 1001 W Oak St., Ste. 110, or call (406) 585- pianist Laurel Yost, will perform an eclectic set Join for the event in the Library’s Misha and Cipa Dichter’s North American 9774 for further details. • of repertoire for this performance including community room at 5:30pm, or virtually as the thrilling A Minor Sonata by Jakob Klein, the event will be live streamed on Facebook Arvo Pärt’s serene and introspective Speigel im (@bozemansymphony). This event is FREE Spiegel, and the playful Popular Spanish Dances by and open to the public. Trifecta of Aaberg, Ahn & Stalnaker Manuel de Falla. View previous conversations featuring the front MCMS winter performance Montana Chamber Music Society presents Concert Hall. In 2011, President Obama another round of great chamber music under invited the sisters to perform at the White the Big Sky with its Winter Concert on House for a State Dinner honoring South Saturday, January 19th at MSU’s Reynolds Korea. Angella and her sisters have reached Recital Hall beginning at 7:30pm. Please join audiences not only through performing live, for a wonderful evening featuring the talents of but through making six highly acclaimed pianist Philip Aaberg, violinist Angella recordings – one of which won Germany’s Ahn, and cellist Sara Stalnaker, among highest musical honor, the Echo Award. other guests. The program will showcase Sara Stalnaker has performed as a cham- incredible instrumentals from these local ber musician with acclaimed groups ranging virtuosos – a perfect introduction to 2019! from the Turtle Island to the Orion and Philip Aaberg gained international Borromeo String Quartets. She has collaborat- recognition through a series of successful ed in concerts with renowned talents Jonathan piano recordings released on Windham Hill Biss, Matt Haimovitz, and Kim Kashkashian, Records. Classically trained, he incorporates and has performed as a regular member of classical, jazz, bluegrass, rock, and new music the New Haven and Rhode Island elements into his compositions and musical Philharmonic Orchestras. Notable work structures. Although best known for his solo includes a recording on the MMC label, a piano work, he is most at home in the cham- recent soundtrack for PBS, and a project of ber jazz genre. His compositions are noted for Reinhardt transcriptions on the KidsClassics their “rigorous keyboard technique, diverse label. Sara received a B.M. under the tutelage influences, and colorful compositional style.” of Peter Rejto at Oberlin Conservatory, Angella Ahn has said, “Every note you play followed by an M.M. under Norman Fischer has to have love and magic in it.” While she at Rice University. has performed her alchemy as a soloist,playing Admission to all Montana Chamber Music with, among others, the Honolulu Symphony, Society performances is $27 for adults, $20 for the Louisville Symphony, and the KBS seniors, and $10 for students. Tickets may be Orchestra, Angella often performs with the purchased at www.montanachambermu- Ahn Trio, created by her and her twin sisters sicsociety.org. These are also available at while they studied at the Juilliard School of Cactus Records in Downtown Bozeman and Music. Her trio tours the world, playing in at the door, depending on availability. Net pro- such venues as New York’s Lincoln Center, ceeds from these programs support MCMS’s Vienna’s Musikverein, Leipzig’s Gewandhaus, mission to present great chamber music per- Argentina’s Teatro Colon, and The Beijing formances throughout Montana year-round. •

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