g g sInternational.or sInternational.or olarBear olarBear Photo Courtesy of P Photo Courtesy of P Look, Listen and Learn on International Polar Bear Day olar bears are a mighty (@polarbearsinternational) all day on Feb. 27th. grandchildren to get to play at Bridger Bowl, or – Community Members: Vote with your creature with a fragile future. Scientists will talk about a variety of subjects you own property that is threatened by wildfires, dollars, your voice, and your networks. They are big, brilliant, and from polar bear basics, to cutting edge research or if you are a fly-fishing guide, rancher, or – Teachers: Engage your students and built for the cold, which is and take questions from viewers in real time. farmer whose livelihood depends on spring coworkers to make change. exactly why the greatest threat Additionally, Polar Bears International has a runoff, we are all impacted. Southwest Montana – Students: Educate yourselves and become to their future is climate dedicated webpage where anyone can go to is not immune to global climate change. climate leaders in your schools. change. learn about how they can help polar bears, “The goal of International Polar Bear Day is According to climate scientist Katharine Even though most people including free community action toolkits for to get everyone talking about polar bears and Hayhoe, “When it comes to fixing climate think of Valentine’s Day in February, this ideas on making an impact close to home – a re-inspired to push for the implementation of change, we need all options on the table and all mid-winter month also hosts another celebra- great project for schools! climate change solutions,” Miller adds. hands-on deck.” tionP for those of us that might prefer the Polar bears depend on sea ice to travel, hunt, “Scientists have crunched the numbers and Now you have some ideas on how to companionship of a furry friend over a bi-pedal mate, and sometimes den. As sea ice continues know that it is not too late to turn this around.” celebrate, aside from thinking about how significant other. to melt in the Arctic polar bears will struggle to Polar Bears International encourages you to incredibly cute polar bears are and how much International Polar Bear Day, set for survive. Scientist predict that we will lose 2/3 share your concern for polar bears on Feb. 27th you might want to cuddle one (Polar Bears February 27th, was selected by Bozeman-based of the world’s polar bears by the middle of using the hashtag #InternationalPolarBearDay International notes that this is not recom- nonprofit conservation organization, Polar Bears this century. on social media. They also shared this list of mended). International, as the annual day to bring aware- “It’s not just polar bears that depend on the actions that can be taken by people in all walks Join the celebration on February 27th and ness to polar bears and the threats that they face Arctic,” said Kt Miller, who grew up in of life: learn more at www.polarbearsinterna- in a warming Arctic. Bozeman and is now Media & Outreach – Citizens: Exercise your right to vote and tional.org. This year Polar Bears International is Manager at Polar Bears International. “We all speak up for climate. Polar Bears International apologizes in advance but hosting live chats with polar bear scientists depend on the Arctic to regulate the earth’s – Business Owners: Be a sustainability leader noted that they will not be hosting any in-person events in around the world on their Facebook page climate. Whether you are a skier and want your in your industry. Bozeman on International Polar Bear Day. • Contents Community . .2A Theatre . .3A Calendar . .4-5A Film . .6A Art . .7A Community . .8A EcoZone . .1-2B EndZone . .3-4B No Exit The Dirt Farmers Brews & The Big Sky RollingZone . .C Blue Slipper Theatre Bridger Brewing Co Museum of the Rockies February 15th - March 3rd February 20th - 5:30pm February 26th - 5:30pm ­Page 2a­•­The BoZone •­FeBruary 15,­2019 Connectivity, health & relationships themes of upcoming PK Nights Finding herself single again, about the varied challenges facing Plan for AIDS Relief, and Seed school senior, who will share her designers, artists, inventors, archi- entrepreneur, author and business migrants seeking entry to the US. Global Health. passion for saving coral reefs; Sayed tects, adventurers, entrepreneurs – coach BB Webb recounts an And Casey Jones, an ICU cardiac Other presenters include Nancy Abdelaziz Keliey, now teaching at an opportunity to share their ideas amusing tale of navigating the nurse now teaching at MSU will Chen, who will introduce attendees Irving Elementary, who created a with the community during a social, often-bewildering world of online describe his recent work teaching to the concept of Connect-Agility – successful community foundation in fast-paced and friendly get together. dating; Lydia Stewart describes how young nurses in Uganda through a making connections with people his poor town in Egypt with a There’s just one catch: presenters she learned new ways to relate to group of lifelong friends; and have only 20 slides x 20 seconds her beloved grandmother as Jaimi Melville, each, a total of dementia eroded her memory; and who will relate 6 minutes, 40 Larry Newman describes the the myths and seconds! eclectic group of new friends he misconceptions Presentations has made from his bicycling trips about living begin promptly at around the world. with an eating 6:40pm. Attendees The presentations are part of disorder. are encouraged to the next PechaKucha Night(s) The evening’s come early and at The Ellen Theatre, Wednesday emcee will be socialize. All seats and Thursday, February 21st and Cara Wilder, are $9. Student 22nd. The shows start at 6:40pm multi-talented tickets will be each night. director, actor, available for $5 at February’s lineup also includes teacher and the door. Wine, Jennifer Boyer, Bridget Wilkinson Bozeman’s beer, and conces- and Cathy Costakis who helped leading blushing sions will be sold in create “A Seat at the Table” to violet. Barley & the lobby begin- bring diverse members of Vine is the ning one hour Bozeman’s community together for presenting prior to showtime. face-to-face conversations in homes, sponsor for the For ticketing and break rooms and even the local February event. other inquiries, detention center. Rabbi Ed Stafman PechaKucha visit www.theel- will tell audiences what he learned (peh-chak-cha) lentheatre.com from his recent trip to the border offers anyone or call The Ellen with a group of rabbis hosted by collaboration of the Peace Corps, who see the world very differently with a passion or a vision – box office at (406) 585-5885. • Jesuit priests where they learned the U.S. President’s Emergency from us; Lillian Krach, a high Musical mash-up of kids Mamma Mia! given stage treatment w/ classics at Kaleidoscope Shane Center engagements What happens when “Beauty imaginative and creative, but terribly and the Beast” is mashed up with shy, and when she is told she must A mother. A daughter. the “Taming of the Shrew” and the marry because of the law in the Three possible dads. And classic fairy tale of “The Frog land, she sets out to change things, a trip down the aisle Prince?” For their winter musical even if it means visiting the old hag you’ll never forget! production, the Kaleidoscope in the swamp or believing in frog Livingston’s Players will present Bella and the princes. Along the way meet Shane Lalani Center Frog Prince for one weekend only! characters such as Tootleream the for the Arts is Performances will be held Friday Terrific, Franklin De’ Croak, Queen delighted to present and Saturday, February 22nd and Organza d’Castleghent, Bella’s fami- Mamma Mia! – 23rd, at 7pm each ly and the villagers the smash hit jukebox evening. There will of Windelmere, musical based on the be an additional and of course the songs of ABBA – in matinee perform- frog prince himself, the Dulcie Theatre, ance on Saturday Prince William. March 1st through at 2pm, as well as Full of humor, 24th. and friendship. A large cast, non- 16th and 23rd! Tickets to all shows a closing matinee complex charac- On a Greek island paradise, stop laughs, and explosive dance are $18 for adults, $14 for seniors on Sunday, Feb. ters, “swamp may- Sophie dreams of a perfect wed- numbers combine to make Mamma and college students, and $10 for 24th at 2pm. All hem,” and songs ding. She wants to walk down the Mia! a worldwide sensation that has youth 17 and under. To make performances take such as, “Perfect aisle with her father, but she doesn’t audiences everywhere dancing. reservations, visit www.theshane- place at the Windelmere,” know who he is! On the eve of her Mamma Mia! runs weekends from center.org or call the box office at Kaleidoscope “When They Look wedding, Sophie secretly invites March 1st through March 24th in (406) 222-1420. The Shane Center Playhouse, located at Me,” “Frogs on three men from her mother’s past the Dulcie Theatre at the Shane is located at 415 E Lewis St. at 1602 W Beall Logs,” “There Are back to the island they last visited Lalani Center. Performances will Mamma Mia! is generously St. in Bozeman. Monsters!” and 20 years ago, with hilarious results. take place Fridays and Saturdays at sponsored by Donald B. Gimbel, With the theme of looking “My Only Chance,” this new twist The storytelling magic of 8pm and Sundays at 3pm, plus Sky Federal Credit Union, beyond the surface of someone to on fairy tales is suitable for family ABBA’s timeless songs propels this special “Sing-Along” Saturday Chico Hot Springs Resort, and see what is really inside, the story members of all ages.