­Best­of­Bozeman­ Results­on­page­2A Contents Community . .2-3A Calendar . .4-5A Film . .6A Theatre . .7A Art/Community . .8A EndZone . .1-2B EcoZone . .3-4B RollingZone . .C Aaron­Dunn Dead­Yellers Best of Bozeman . .D Paula­Poundstone Red­Tractor­Pizza The­Ellen­Theatre Bozeman­Hot­Springs May­19th­-­7pm May­24th­-­8pm May­26­-­7pm ­Page 2a­•­The BoZone •­May 15,­2019 YGM’s annual celebration of regional history highlights flint knapper Ray Alt Yellowstone Gateway Museum primitive fire-starting techniques husband John Stacy. will feature numerous family will host its annual Living History using a bow drill. Jack Reynolds has worked for activities with participants Day on Saturday, June 1st between Blacksmiths Jem Blueher, Andy more than thirty years in primitive encouraged to purchase the hours of 10am and 5pm. Olds, Martin Hildreth, and others arts. He’ll travel from Helena and raffle tickets for themed Throughout the day, artisans will will demonstrate and interpret the will make his miniature willow sculp- baskets to raise money for demonstrate primitive arts: flint traditional art of blacksmithing tures on the lawn during the day. the museum. Donations in knapping, blacksmithing, painting, using the original forge in the Traditional Native American support of the event are Dutch oven cooking, and more on museum’s Vink Blacksmith Shop. game instruction will be led by welcome and appreciated. the museum grounds. Teachers will Peter “Jack” Vink, Jr. used this shop Trudy Patton, a Yellowstone Attendees will also have be giving lessons in the one-room for refitting wagon wheels, welding, National Park Education Ranger the chance to preview new schoolhouse. Native American and blacksmithing from 1903 until with the curriculum-based, residen- exhibits, some still in the traditional games will be offered at his death in 1949. tial Expedition Yellowstone pro- process of installation: various stations on the lawn. All are Michael Keator, a longtime gram, STEAM teacher workshops, “Agriculture of Park County,” welcome to attend this free event, Dutch oven cook who prepared and school field trip programs. “Vignettes of History: which includes museum admission. meals for backcountry wilderness Patton is certified in International Cultural Landscapes of Park Burgers and hot dog plates will be pack trips for several years will Traditional Games Society training County,” and “Ice Age available for purchase. demonstrate the art of cooking a full from Mammoth, Wyoming. Mammoth” featuring a life- This year the museum meal. His menu changes every year East Side School teacher Kim size painting by Kristen commemorates Ray Alt, master flint – delectable samples will be available Fink, retired East Side School Walker. The art exhibit will knapper, who organized and began in the afternoon! Donations are also librarian Merrilee Bryan, and invite people to try and the first “Knap-In” in 2013. (An welcome. retired teacher Shannon Burke will identify artwork locations extensive museum exhibit also Artist Shirl Ireland will teach lessons in the one-room from around the county. showcases Alt’s work.) The annual demonstrate painting from 2–5pm schoolhouse, helping visitors For more information event expanded to become what is and will facilitate a sketching station glimpse what learning was like in about the museum and other now Living History Day. Alt passed for people who’d like to participate. the good old days. upcoming events, visit www.yel- or find them on Facebook (@yellow- away last June. From 10am–2pm, Ireland has painted professionally In addition, Living History Day lowstonegatewaymuseum.org stonegatewaymuseum). • renowned Gardiner area sculptor for more than twenty years and George Bumann will demonstrate owns the Elk River Art Studio and the art of flint knapping as well as Lodge in Gardiner with her 5th annual Give Big raises over $1.38 million for 194 local nonprofits On May 2nd and 3rd, neighbors gave $15 or $50 to a cause they It’s an opportunity to deeply engage ‘19 SLAM Summer Fest from all over Gallatin County came cared about most,” said Bridget our Board, staff and advocates in together for the fifth annual Give Wilkinson, Executive Director for philanthropy. It created a feeling of seeking volunteers Big Gallatin Valley initiative, the the Bozeman Area Community togetherness and put the fun in largest day of giving in our county’s Foundation. “While fundraising! Give Big Prepare history. This year, Gallatin County the dollars raised is cultivated energy yourselves! raised $1,386,697.82 for 194 important during and community The 2019 organizations through 4,730 Give Big, we know pride like I’ve never Summer donors! Our community raised that the increased seen before. We’re SLAM $102,000 more for local nonprofits awareness of local grateful to be a Festival will than last year’s initiative. This nonprofits and the part of it.” return to tremendous success makes Give Big relationships built “Often, it’s hard Bozeman’s Bogert the largest giving day in the state. during this initiative to understand our Park, Saturday and Since its inception in 2015, Give is the greatest individual impact Sunday, August Big, hosted by the Bozeman Area benefit to local when we support 3rd and 4th for its Community Foundation, has helped organizations.” nonprofits we care ninth annual event. our community raise over During this year’s initiative, our about most. However, during Give Artists from around the $4,030,147.25 for 194 nonprofits entire county was buzzing with Big, community members can see state in all mediums will be throughout Gallatin County. excitement. The initiative launched that our collective impact as a exhibiting their work while perform- continued support of the summer “As Gallatin County grows, the with celebrations in Big Sky and community can be greater than our ers grace the stage for two days of festivities and beyond! needs of our nonprofits will Belgrade. The giving fun continued support alone,” said Wilkinson. fabulous Montana entertainment. SLAM (Support Local Artists & continue to grow as they try to with nonprofit events throughout “Every year, we’re humbled by the Delicious culinary options will be Musicians) is a nonprofit organiza- meet increasing demands on their Gallatin County in parks, at local outpouring of support for our local available for your enjoyment, along tion dedicated to promoting arts and services. We are humbled by the businesses, and even in schools. nonprofit community during Give with a selection of Montana-made art education in a manner that outpouring of generosity from our Give Big 2019 wrapped up with a Big. Without our hard-working spirits and brews for patrons 21+ in enriches and involves the communi- community to support these Finale Celebration featuring Paige nonprofit partners, generous the SLAM Libations garden. ty. SLAM hosts events to showcase organizations and their critical and the People’s Band at the Rialto community members and local But before the fun can begin, the artistic talent of Montana work. Each year, our community theater in Downtown Bozeman. businesses, this initiative simply SLAM is seeking volunteers to offer residents, funds scholarships to has raised more money than the One nonprofit leader, E.J. Porth would not be possible!” their time and talents to help ensure community members seeking last which is truly a testament to from the Gallatin Valley Land Trust For more information, please the summer festival is a success for education in the arts, and spear- generous community members who said, “Give Big is an incredible tool. visit www.GiveBigGV.org. • everyone involved! Those interested heads community art installations. can log on to www.slamfesti- Artist participation in SLAM vals.org and click on ‘Volunteer’ to festivals is open only to Montanans, peruse the shift schedule and sign-up but everyone is welcome to attend, based on individual interests. SLAM experience, and support the talents Take a stroll thru Bozeman’s history thanks the community for its of our fantastic artist community. • with local foot tours The past is a place where tour is set for May 25th, continuing Bozeman Creek runs through the you can go and experience a on subsequent Saturday evenings at heart of Bozeman and has always different world. Join an Extreme 7pm. See where the ladies lived and been an integral waterway for the History Project Walking Tour, worked and recount the lives of the town and now the city of Bozeman. returning for the 2019 season many women who made this district Join for a tour along the creek and toward month’s end. Come for an their home. Walkers will hear stories uncover the history and hydrology adventure through time and see of success, failure, independence, of this important waterway. the past through new eyes. Here’s and tragedy. Kicking off May 29th, Spirits, a look at some of the upcoming Gracious Gables: Bozeman’s Bon Ton Suds, and Saloons: Bozeman’s Drinking tours, many of which recur into District begins May 26th with History is set for Wednesday nights at early fall. recurring events on Sundays at 1pm. 6pm. Bozeman’s drinking industry is From Tents to Town: Bozeman’s Have you ever driven down Willson nearly as old as the town itself: from Historic Main Street will take place Avenue and wondered about the our first brewery and saloon, opened Saturday mornings at 10am people who lived in those fine in 1867, to the many bars, micro- beginning May 25th. The houses? Wonder no longer! Step breweries, and pubs that shape Bozeman Main Street Historic back in time and discover the Bozeman today, the history of District, the heart of the city of history of South Grand and South breweries, saloons, and Bozeman are Bozeman and the only urban Willson Avenues. Learn about the thoroughly intertwined.