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A Walk for recovery at American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life ll of us know someone who has been affected by cancer; whether they’re a survivor, caregiver, a family member, or a loved one who has passed. This summer, the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will be hosting several events throughout the Gallatin Valley and western Montana. Join the effort to fight cancer and support survivors by participating in this moving community event. The American Cancer Society’s most successful fundraiser and the organization’s signature event, Relay For Life aims to raise funds to improve cancer survival, decrease the incidence of cancer, and improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their caretakers. In preparation for the event, Relay For Life teams hold fundraising events and ask for donations from friends and family. At the event, teams camp out overnight and take turns walking or running around a track or path at a local high school, park, or fairground. Events are up to 24 hours long, and because cancer never sleeps, each team is asked to have at least one participant on the track at all times. Relay For Life is organized as a public gathering, spanning all day and night in a large outdoor space. Many people bring tents and camp out around the walking tracks. Currently, almost 4 million people take part in Relay events in over 5,000 communities in the United States. Though every event is different, a typical Relay For Life event features several key moments: Relayers are welcomed to the event in the Opening Ceremony. Next, the Survivors Lap invites all cancer survivors at the event to take their first lap around the track, celebrating their victory over cancer as other participants cheer them on. The Caregiver Lap is next, honoring those who have given care to cancer patients. The Opening Lap invites all teams to walk together. After the sun sets, the Luminaria Ceremony illuminates the track. Participants are invited to light a candle in a bag to honor loved ones who have passed, and then take a lap encircling all the glowing luminaria. Throughout the rest of the evening, individuals walk throughout the night. During this time there are also family games, activities, and entertainment. After the full 24 hours have passed, the event closes with the Fight Back Ceremony. Relayers take a final lap and pledge to take action and spread awareness of cancer research, treatments, and prevention. Over the next few months, there are several Relay For Life events scheduled to take place in the surrounding area. On Friday, June 19th, there will be Relays both at the MSU Track and Field Complex in Bozeman and at Ennis High School in Ennis. On Friday, June 26th, Helena’s Carroll College will host a relay at Nelson Stadium. There will be two Relays on Friday, July 24th — one on the Kennedy Trail at Barrett Hospital in Dillon, and one at Park High School in Livingston. On Friday, August 8th, there will be a Relay at Copper Mountain Park in Butte. Do your part and sign up for a Relay this summer! To learn more or to register for an event, visit relayforlife.org. • Contents Community/Film . . . . .2A Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3A Calendar . . . . . . . . . . .4-5A Classes/Dance . . . . . .6A Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . .7A Art/Crossword . . . . . .8A EcoZone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B Music . . . . . . . . .Section C RZ Interview . . . . . . . . .4C EndZone . . . . . . .Section D Bi$Zone . . . . . .Section 4D Bogert Farmers’ Market Bogert Park June 2nd - 5-8pm RBAR Liquorfest Rocking R Bar June 13th - 5-8pm RollerGirlz GCF- Events Park June 13th - 7:30pm P age 2a•T he B o Z one •J une 1,2015 At the Table with Seasonal Montana One of the best things about summertime is enjoying an outdoor dinner with friends, eating delicious food bursting with flavor and sipping wine as the sun sets behind the mountains. Summer produces the most delicious ingredients — sun-ripened vegetables, fresh meats fed on the healthy grass beneath your feet — it’s practically a crime not to enjoy the bounty of the long, sunny Montana days. This summer, Chef Melissa Harrison of Seasonal Montana will be hosting At the Table farm dinners to take advantage of all the goodness this season has to offer. Dinners will take place throughout the summer at or near the farms from which the ingredients of diners’ meals will be sourced. To taste the deliciousness of Montana summer, be sure to buy yourself a ticket! The first At the Table dinner will be hosted on Saturday, June 20th by Wells Fargo Steakhouse. The steak will be sourced from Sabo Ranch in Harrison, Montana which specializes in raising grassfed beef, and live music will be provided by Montana Rose. The evening begins at 6 pm, the band begins at 8 pm. Dinner includes appetizers, a family style dinner and a plated dessert. The menu is written by Chef Mel and the Seasonal Montana team. Sabo Ranch is committed to managing the land sustainably, keeping land and animals healthy for future generations. They manage their ranch lands and animals following organic principles, and thus produce gourmet-quality grassfed beef that is tender, full of flavor, and nutrient dense. Montana Rose, forged in the cru- cible of cowboy bars throughout the Rocky Mountain West, is arguably one of the top cowboy bar bands playing today. With eight recordings available worldwide, and their songs playing on the radio in more than 30 countries, Montana Rose has come to embody the spirit of “Americana”. A harmonious union of the most recognizable genres of American music blended into a unique western style. Seasonal Montana is dedicated to the sustainable food movement, working to build community through food. Their culinary philosophy maintains that cooking should be based on the finest and freshest ingredients produced sustainably and locally. Chef Mel is a passionate advocate for a food economy that is delicious, clean and fair. She procures ingredients from Montana farmers, ranchers and producers whose dedication to sustainable agriculture assures Seasonal Montana with a consistent supply of fresh and pure ingredients. Seasonal Montana specializes in the customization of any occasion, whether it be private farm dinners, rehearsal dinners, weddings, corporate functions, or birthdays. The Wells Fargo Steakhouse is located at 314 West Wallace Street, Virginia City, Montana. Tickets are $65. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit seasonalmontana.com. • Music, yoga, and more at Bozeman Library Monday, June 22nd kicks off the eighth season of Jazz & More with Kelly Roberti! Once again, there will be a gathering every Monday night at 7 pm in the Large Community Room for Roberti’s interview of a noted musician or multiple musicians, interspersed with live music. Get to know his favorite talents on an all-new, different level and listen to their music, often joined by Roberti on his bass. On Monday, June 22nd, join Kelly as he interviews internationally renowned classical guitarist, Stuart Weber. Weber is a Montana favorite and a true original. His humor and humble demeanor engage an audience completely, and his solo play is mesmerizing. Monday, June 29th brings Obi Kaye to the stage. Kaye is a fascinating and mesmerizing veteran percussionist from the east coast. Local young jazz guitarist Dan Conwell will join Kelly Roberti in accompanying Obi. Yoga classes continue every Tuesday in June and July. Mom & Baby Yoga takes place at 11 am 11:45 am, and Yoga for All runs from 12 - 12:45 pm in the Large Community Room. Mom & Baby Yoga is taught by accomplished yoga instructor Turi Hetherington and Yoga for All by local mom and yoga instructor Jen DuCharme. The weekly classes are for moms, dads, or caregivers who like to bring their baby or babies or for anyone in the community who wishes to attend. The morning class tends to have more kids, following Books & Babies, but all are welcome to either class. Please bring your own mat. This program is brought to you by the Library Foundation. Call Paula at 582-2426 with any questions. • Take a tour with The Extreme History Project The Extreme History Project is gearing up for a great summer season! Be sure to catch a walking tour and learn more about Bozeman’s fascinating past. Friday, June 5th, and Friday, June 12th at 6 pm, catch The Working Class Hero: Bozeman’s Historic Tracy District Walking Tour. Bozeman was not built by the Nelson Story’s alone. It took a large community of masons, shopkeepers, and brewers among others to build Bozeman’s infrastructure in the late 19th century. Join The Extreme History Project for a historic walking tour of the North Tracy Avenue Historic District. Meet at the Beall Park Recreation Center located at 415 N Bozeman Ave. Learn about the historic residential architecture north of Main Street. Some of the houses in the district are among the most significant examples of vernacular architecture in the city. This tour gives an overview of the “working class” or blue collar section of Bozeman. The houses in the North Tracy historic district are modest vernacular structures that show the needs of middle class Bozeman. Tours are $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and free for children 12 and under. Sunday, June 7th and Sunday, June 14th at 10 am, join The Extreme History Project for Tents to Town: Bozeman’s Historic Main Street Walking Tour. This walking tour of Bozeman’s historic Main Street will start at Soroptimist Park located at the corner of Main and Rouse streets. Put on your walking shoes and explore Bozeman’s historic Main Street with tour guide, Charlie Spray. Learn about Bozeman’s early history through the historic architecture and people that founded our unique town. Tours are $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and free for children 12 and under. movers and shakers and the stories that make up the town’s historical narrative. Meet at the entrance to Sunset Hills Cemetery located off of East Main Street directly south of Lindley Park. Tours are $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and free for children 12 and under. The Extreme History Project began as a means of making the humanities more fun, interesting and accessible to the general public and as a real means of generating social Sunday, June 7th and Sunday, June 14th at 2 pm, learn about Bozeman’s history through spooky stories in The Ghosts of Bozeman’s Past: The Historic Sunset Hills Cemetery Walking Tour. Join the Extreme History Project for a walking tour of Bozeman’s historic Sunset Hills Cemetery. The early residents of Bozeman laid their loved ones to rest, overlooking the town that their toil and labor helped establish. Join us to learn about Bozeman’s early change. The Project hopes to encompass a variety of events and activities which will enhance the public’s understanding of how history has shaped our present and how understanding that legacy can affect the way we behave towards one another. You can register and pay online in advance at www.adventurethroughtime.org, or you can pay and register at the time of the tour. For more information or questions, email the Extreme History Project at info@extremehistoryproject.org. • Taste local spirits at Liquor Fest Bozeman, and Roughstock Distillery from Bozeman. Each distillery will have a booth at which they will be offering free samples of their products for guests to taste. All the liquors will be available at the bar so guests can continue to enjoy these exceptional spirits in speciality drinks and cocktails. Tickets are not required, this event is free of charge! Rocking R Bar is located at 211 E Main St. in downtown Bozeman. • On Friday, June 12th from 5 to 8 pm, head to Rocking R Bar for Liquor Fest! Rocking R will be showcasing six Montana distilleries: Whistling Andy Distillery from Bigfork, Montgomery Distillery from Missoula, Trailhead Spirits from Billings, Willie’s Distillery from Ennis, Wild Rye Distillery from Brewery Follies returns to Virginia City The Brewery Follies of Virginia City, Montana returns in 2015 to Virginia City’s historic H. S. Gilbert Brewery for another summer season of belly laughs, celebrity impersonations, sketch comedy, and plenty of music! This Hilarious Comedy Cabaret, accompanied by your favorite Montana micro brews and standard domestic beer flavors, will leave your stomach muscles sore for days from laughing and guffawing. Sunset Magazine called it “a cabaret show wild enough for any old-time miner. Christine Meyers of The Billings Gazette said, “if there’s a funnier or more polished show around, I haven’t seen it.” The mission of The Brewery Follies is simple: to make you laugh as they make fun of just about every aspect you can think of in today’s political and social landscape. However, you might want to find a sitter for the kids, because with laughter and beer on tap some of the Follies antics can be pretty irreverent. Of course, the nasty four let- ter words are left out, but the jokes might mean what those words mean. The Brewery Follies is rated well beyond PG-13! This comedy show will keep you talking for days! The Brewery Follies 2015 Season will run from now through Saturday, September 26th. Show times at 4 and 8 pm. Due to mature content parental guidance is suggested. Reservations are required. Call (800) 829-2969 ext. 3. Tickets are $20. Learn more at www.breweryfollies.net. • Try exotic delicacies at Saffron Table Saffron Table is your destination for mouthwatering treats from the diverse cuisine of South Asia. Our contemporary table offers an assortment of locally sourced vegetables, organic meats and wild-caught fish cooked in aromatic spices to awaken the senses and transport you to this exotic part of the world. From fresh biryanis and steaming curries to beloved street fare of samosas and pakoras, Saffron Table invites you to take a seat and enter a new world of tastes and sensations that will keep you coming back for more. Offering outdoor patio seating and open Tuesday through Sunday at 5 p.m. for dinner. Located just off West Main behind Roost. Reservations at 5860800 or at saffrontable.com. • BFS Sizzling Summer Film Series First run films are back on Main Street in Bozeman! This June, the Bozeman Film Society moves its venue to the historic Ellen Theatre and launches its inaugural Sizzling Summer Film Series on it’s dazzling, new DCP digital projection system, delivering a slate of first-run indie favorites June through August. The BFS summer season debuts Saturday, June 13th at 7:30 pm with indie comedy While We’re Young. An exploration of aging, ambition and success by director Noah Baumbach (Francis Ha, The Squid and the Whale), While We’re Young stars Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts as a middle-aged couple whose career and marriage are overturned when a disarming younger couple enters their lives. Then get ready for a rollicking Livingston prehistoric Saturday Night when BFS gallops straight into locally produced, SyFy sensation Cowboys VS. Dinosaurs on Saturday, June 20th at 7:30 pm. Shot entirely in Paradise Valley and featuring a cast of familiar faces and rampaging prehistoric beasts, this “B” flavored flick from local special effects artistturned-director Ari Novak is a blast (pun intended)! Montana’s Film Commissioner Deny Staggs and actors from the production will be making special guest appearances. Films for Tuesday, July 21st and Saturday, August 22nd are TBA. The BFS Summer Series wraps up Friday, August 28th with the return of Story Under the Stars. The BFS is renewing its partnership with the Friends of Story Mansion to bring a free outdoor family classic to the lush, green space of Story Mansion Park. Tickets to Bozeman Film Society screenings at The Ellen Theatre are $8.75 for general admission; $8.50 for seniors and students (ticketing surcharges applied at purchase). Tickets may be purchased online at www.theellentheatre.com, by calling 585-5885, or by visiting The Ellen’s box office Wednesday through Saturday from 1 to 3 pm, or two hours before the screening. Sponsors, patrons, and Cheap Seat pass-holders may reserve seats by calling or visiting the Ellen box office or contacting Lisa at info@bozemanfilmsociety.org • page 2A • Volume 22, Number 11 - June 1, 2015 • The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.bozone.com • 406-586-6730 ––– Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” J une 1, 2015 • T he B o Z one • P age 3a Art exhibitions on display at the Emerson Bozeman artist Ella Watson’s exhibit, Geysers, Pelts, and Mudpots, is on display at the Jessie Wilber Gallery now through Friday, June 26th. Her body of work focuses on adaptations within the environment and one’s self. Ella uses nature as a loose jumping off point for her work with the organic influence being most evident in her use of fluid, colorful forms. She builds multiple layers of cold wax and oil paint onto canvas to mimic the awesome landforms of Montana, then scrapes and cuts away at the surface revealing depth and color, which resemble the natural evolution of the earth. Often, the scrapings will be used Cottonwood elsewhere within her work, building a new layer, or adding to another piece entirely. Ella’s method of adding, taking, rearranging and reevaluating is her way of observing and embracing change within herself as an artist, an individual, and as a part of the vast, living landscape. Ella values the challenges presented by change in her work and life. They force her to constantly rethink and adapt to her surroundings, which adds richness to the everyday. Ella Watson was born in Virginia and studied Painting, Printmaking and Sculpture at Virginia Commonwealth University. She has worked as a fabricator and installer for various institutions as well as an instructor of art and design at the elementary and collegiate levels. In 2010, Ella self-published Liverwurst, a compilation of images and writings she created while waiting for a liver transplant. The Jessie Wilber Gallery is located inside the Emerson and is free and open to the public. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from noon to 5 pm and select Saturdays. Learn more at www.theemerson.org. Edd Enders presents Local Flow; Rivers, Roads, Sky in the Lobby Gallery at The Emerson Center now through Friday, September 4th. A Livingston native, Enders presents a series of paintings in oil, which reflect his observations and emotional response to life in the Northern Rockies. He enjoys studying patterns, shapes and relationships that surround him. Enders’ vibrant -Edd Enders use of color relates to an intimacy he has always felt toward the environments of Montana and the impact it has on its inhabitants. He spent much of his life as a guide, packer, wrangler, and cowboy. These periods spent in isolated areas provided him ample time to ponder, observe and draw. Enders is not trying to depict hidden meanings or make social-political statements with his artwork; he is simply relaying his feelings and interactions with life through painting. Edd Enders was born and raised in Livingston, Montana. He studied art at Montana State University and is now a full time painter. Enders is widely collected and has shown his work in over one hundred exhibits across the United States. The Lobby Gallery, located inside The Emerson, is free and open to the public, viewable during building hours seven days a week. Learn more at www.theemerson.org. • Stroll downtown Art Walks The Downtown Bozeman Association, Downtown Bozeman art galleries, and retailers, and the Emerson Center for Art and Culture are proud to present the 2015 Downtown Bozeman Art Walks. The Art Walks occur on the 2nd Friday of the month from June through September and again for the “Winter” Art Walk in December from 6 to 8 pm in Downtown Bozeman. The businesses and galleries generally feature artists’ openings and receptions during the event and often provide complimentary hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. 2015 Art Walk dates are June 12th, July 10th, August 14th, September 11th, and December 11th. Maps for the 2015 Art Walks are available throughout the season at all the participating galleries and businesses listed below or a printable online version at www.downtownbozeman.org. Many local businesses and Art Galleries will be participating in the 2015 Art Walks! Visit Altitude Gallery, Artists’ Gallery, Cello, Country Bookshelf, Dari Rasa Trunk Show, Four Winds Gallery, Jessie Wilber Gallery, tart, Visions, and much more! In addition to the featured openings at the galleries and businesses above, the Art Walks also feature live performances throughout downtown. While you stroll from gallery to gallery, you will also be able to enjoy live jazz and rock music played by young musicians from the area. The opportunity to support these budding young musicians during the Art Walks is brought to us by donations from First Security Bank. You can find these ensembles and/or bands at the following locations: In front of First Security Bank, the Ellen Theatre, the 777 Building, and at Soroptimist Park. This free community event is brought to you by our gracious sponsors; First Security Bank, SCS Unlimited, KBZK, 95.1 “The Moose”, The Bozeman Daily Chronicle, and Allegra. The Art Walks are open to the public and will go on rain or shine. For more information, visit www.downtownbozeman.org or call the Downtown Bozeman Association at (406) 586-4008. • Check out local artists at Art Beat The first downtown Art Walk will happen Friday, June 12th, and for the first time, new gallery Art Beat Gallery and Gifts will be participating! All of the artists in the gallery will be featured! In addition to the work of owner Rebecca Behrent, who has been painting in acrylics for many years and also creates handbags and jewelry, Art Beat Gallery artists include: Woodworker Jay Stanley, Terri McKenna, who makes baskets and works with gourds; Daniel VanAntwerp, glass artist; Allison McGree, abstract and semi-abstract oil painter; photographers Derek Stevens and William Anderson; silk painter Kaye Light; and jewelers Linda Henne and Mitch Sander. Three artists recently joined the gallery: Jerry Schmidt, an artist for many years, offers his bold and masterful contemporary works done in watercolor/acrylics. Many local clients (and beyond) own work by Jerry Schmidt. Elaine Hansard adds her incredible and imaginative limited edition bronze works. Her sculptures “Koi”, “Sea Horse” and “Small Pegasus” and currently on display at the gallery. Gregory Swain has created a series of cards from his whimsical paintings, so be Elaine Hansard sure to buy a card to go with that gift. These cards could also be beautifully framed as a small print! There are plans for Gregory to bring in his original paintings very soon – we hope to have them before the first Art Walk. Art Beat Gallery and Gifts carries an eclectic selection of local and Montana art. While Western themes may be present, most of the artwork leans toward a refreshing, contemporary style. These pieces would be equally at home in a traditional setting or a setting that is more urban. Art Beat also offers a variety of gifts that are designed and handcrafted by local artists. Also this summer, Art Beat will be starting the “Artist in the Window” series. Artists featured in the gallery will be working on their pieces in the gallery window for passers-by to observe. The public is welcome to come in and visit with the artist — don’t be afraid to ask questions! It’s all about learning about the artist’s creative process. Each featured window artist will have extra work on hand for sale at the time, so don’t miss out on a learning experience as well as the opportunity to choose from a greater inventory of an artist’s work for that time slot only. Watch for a notice in the window advertising which artist will be featured and when! Art Beat is in McPhie Cabinetry along with several other businesses at 435 East Main Street. Look for the dark green canopy over the store front and the Art Beat sandwich board outside. • Summer happenings at MoR Museum of the Rockies is gearing up to host summertime classes and activities for the whole family! Be sure to make it out that way to catch a workshop or class. The Urban Homesteading Series offered throughout the summer will open your eyes to the possibilities of your own urban homestead. This Tuesday, June 2nd from 6 - 8 pm, MSU Extension horticulture specialist Toby Day will be teaching about heritage apple trees. Apple trees require patience, knowledge and skill to grow well. Learn how pruning and proper care can increase the productivity of your trees. Explore what heritage orchards, with trees over 100 years old, can teach us about growing fruit in Montana and current research on orchards with MSU Extension. The class costs $5 for members and $8 for non-members. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. For more information visit the Museum of the Rockies website at museumoftherockies.org or call at (406) 994-2251. • S.L.A.M. gears up for fifth annual arts festival S.L.A.M. (Support Local Artists & Musicians) began five years ago with a group of community members who saw that Bozeman was rapidly outgrowing the number of opportunities for artists and musicians. In response, they created an organization geared specifically to showcase local talent. In one weekend, the S.L.A.M. Festival provides a platform for artists spread across the great state of Montana, highlighting not just the visual arts but culinary, performance, and musical art, showcasing all of those things together in one two-day event. The S.L.A.M. Festival is free and open to the public and they present this opportunity in hopes of getting support and recognition for local artists from the community. This summer, the S.L.A.M. Festival celebrates its fifth year and anticipates seeing 10,000 or more in attendance. In 2015, the S.L.A.M. Festival will feature some new interactive art projects for attendees of all ages. Spanning the entire park, S.L.A.M. occupies not just the pavilion but also the lawn and the bandshell. There, the youth showcase kicks off each day, featuring the upand-coming talent in the community, moving into more established acts as the weekend progresses, featuring all different types of genres. S.L.A.M. is a three-pronged organization that not only plans the art festival but also provides grants and scholarships for the pursuit of 29 MT Commuter Challenge 8 am Gallatin Valley The Tyrant Kings 9 am MoR Spring art courses 10 am Emerson Back to the Moon for Good 10 am MoR Read-Sing-Play! Preschool Storytime 10:15 am Bozeman Library Brain Games 11 am Childrens Museum Read-Sing-Play! Preschool Storytime 11:15 am Bozeman Library Back to the Moon for Good 1 pm MoR Brewery Follies & 8 pm 4 pm Gilbert Pokemon Club 4:30 pm Library Friday nite Burgers 5 pm Eagles Bar Conversation Between Two Artists 5 pm Livingston Art and Cultural Center Kayln Beasley 5:30 pm Lockhorn Cider Dave Walker Solo 6 pm Wells Fargo Cocktails & Canvas 6 pm Baxter Brighton Beach Memoirs 6:30 pm Kaleidoscope Playhouse 3rd annual Sex Trivia Night 6:30 pm Beall Park Wes Speight 7 pm Wild Joe*s Coffee Kathy Lockie 7 pm Coldsmoke Coffee Hawthorne Roots 7 pm Norris Hot Rick Bass 7 pm Ellen Theatre DJ Rhone Dance Mixes 7 pm Lockhorn Heavy Metal Show 7 pm Faultline North Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf 7:30 pm Blue Slipper Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom 8 pm Verge Theatre Sugar Daddies 9 pm Sacajawea Bar Driftwood Grinners 9 pm Murray Bar The Bus Driver Tour 9 pm Chico Saloon Greazy Productions 9 pm Filling Station Moonlight Productions 9 pm Zebra Latitude 45 Degrees 9:30 pm JRs Keelan Anderson 10 pm Haufbrau 100 Giveaway 10 pm Rockin R education in the arts. S.L.A.M. is always open to hearing proposals from anyone who wants to further art education. In the past, they have given an annual scholarship to the Worthy Student Scholarship at Bozeman High, and established the first Visual Arts Scholarship at the high school for seniors moving into college and going into education in the arts. Additionally, S.L.A.M. organizes art installations in community spaces. Right now, they have a frog statue installed at Beall Park and a fish statue at Bogert Park. Their next upcoming installation will be functional bike racks in some of the parks that are severely lacking bicycle parking. Eventually, they hope to create a brick and mortar space to host regular events, workshops, and concerts. This year’s S.L.A.M. Festival 2015 is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, August 8th and 9th. Saturday hours will be 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday hours will be 10 am to 5 pm. S.L.A.M. is completely volunteer-run and welcomes anyone who would like to be involved. To learn more, visit www.slamfestivals.org or email info@slamfestivals.org. • 30 MT Commuter Challenge 8 am Gallatin Valley Southside Saturdays 8 am Bozeman Hustle for Hope 5K 8:30 am GMHC Butte Farmers’ Market 8:30 am Butte The Tyrant Kings 9 am MoR Big Bird’s Adventure 10 am MoR GVBC Kids’ rides 10 amCherry River Recreation Park Back to the Moon for Good 10 am MoR Books & Babies 10 am Library Summer Camp Music Sampler 10:30 am Pilgrim Church The Little Star That Could 11:45 am MoR Livingston Braves vs Dillon Cubs 1 pm Weimer Field Back to the Moon for Good 1 pm MoR Chocolate Family Day 2 pm MoR The Stars of the South 3 pm MoR Brewery Follies & 8 pm 4 pm Gilbert Chad Okrusch 5:30 pm Katabatic BBBS Big Event 6 pm Gallatin River Hideaway Brighton Beach Memoirs 6:30 pm Kaleidoscope Playhouse Kalyn Beasley 7 pm Norris Hot Springs Live Poker 7 pm Zebra Cocktail Lounge Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf 7:30 pm Blue Slipper Darol Anger and Friends 8 pmEllen Theatre Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom 8 pm Verge Theatre Bob Britten 9 pm Kountry Korner Moonlight Productions 9 pm Zebra Tom Catmull & The Clerics 9 pm Sacajawea Hotel Bryant McGregory & Superbee 9 pm Murray Bar The Bus Driver Tour 9 pm Chico Saloon Quenby & the West of Wayland Band 9 pm Eagles Bar Latitude 45 Degrees 9:30 pm JRs Lounge Nick Santorsola 10 pm Haufbrau 100 Gift Card giveaway 10 pm Rockin R Bar Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” ––– The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.bozone.com • 406-586-6730 • Volume 22, Number 11 - June 1, 2015 • page 3A 31 Bozeman Flea 11 am Baxter Donation yoga 12 am PRH Livingston Braves vsBandits 1 pm Weimer Field Virginia Woolf 3 pm Blue Slipper The Stars of the South 3 pm MoR Cèilidh 3 pm Bridger Brewing Brewery Follies 8 pm 4 pm Gilbert MT Jazz Collective 4 pm Ellen Theatre Tom Catmull 5:30 pm Kountry Korner Girlschool 7 pm Faultline North Britchy 7 pm Norris Hot Springs Yelawolf w/Hillbilly Casino 8 pm Wilma James McMurtry 9 pmWells Fargo Steak Open Mic 10 pm Haufbrau 7 Monday 1 YNP new entrance fees start 6 am Yellowstone National Park The Tyrant Kings 9 am MoR MoR Sign 10:15 am MoR Maker Monday 11 am Childrens Musuem Back to the Moon for Good 1 pm MoR Lego Club 3:30 pm Bozeman Library Brewery Follies 8 pm 4 pm Gilbert Brewery Pints w/Purpose: BridgerCare 5 pm Bridger Brewing Bluegrass Jam 5:30 pm Katabatic Brewing Company Gypsy Rhythm Writers’ Group 6 pm Bozeman Library Auditions for Neil Simon’s Biloxi Blues 7 pm Shane Center Bridger Creek Boys 7 pm Col. Blacks Improv on the Verge 7 pm Verge Theatre Ballrom Bootcamp 7:30 pm The MAC Open Mic 10 pm Haufbrau 8 Gears for Beers Poker Ride 10 am BaLe of Hay Historic Main Street Walking Tour 10 am Soroptimist Park Livingston Braves vs Gallatin Valley Posse 12 am Weimer Field Back to the Moon for Good 1 pm MoR Cèilidh 3 pm Bridger Brewing Brighton Beach 3 pm Kaleidoscope Virginia Woolf 3 pm Blue Slipper Chai Class by Vandana 3 pm Wild Joes Brewery Follies8 pm 4 pm Gilbert Kostas 6 pm Kountry Korner cafe You Knew Me When 7 pm Norris Hot The Innocents 8 pm Chico Hot Springs Open Mic 10 pm Haufbrau Back to the Moon for Good 10 am MoR Maker Monday 11 am CMB Affordable Housing discussion 1 pm Grantree Inn Back to the Moon for Good 1 pm MoR Sunset Hills Cemetery Walking Tour 2 pm Sunset Hills Lego Club 3:30 pm Bozeman Library Brewery Follies 8 pm 4 pm Gilbert Brewery Pints w/Purpose:Mountain Air Dance 5 pm Bridger Brewing Bluegrass Jam 5:30 pm Katabatic Brewing Company Gypsy Rhythm Writers’ Group 6 pm Library Bridger Creek Boys 7 pm Col. Blacks Shea Stewart 7 pm Norris Hot Springs WYOmericana Caravan Tour 8:30 pm Murray Bar Open Mic 10 pm Haufbrau 14 15 22 per listinG 5 6 Transition Town Livingston `8:30 am Gils Goods The Tyrant Kings 9 am MoR Sens.Babies 10 am MoR Back to the Moon for Good 10 am MoR Paint-a-Palooza 11 am CMB Little Ones Storytime 11:15 am Library Sales Force Excellence 11:30 am Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce Gym Day Belgrade noon Quaw Gym Discovery Walks: Trail Exploration Series 12 am East Gallatin Recreation Plant Clinic 1 pm Gallatin County MSU Back to the Moon for Good 1 pm MoR R.E.A.D. to a Dog 4 pm Bozeman Library Brewery Follies 8 pm 4 pm Gilbert WSE Farmers 4:30 pm Sacajawea Park Park High Band 5:15 pm Sacajawea Singing Bowl Concert 5:30 pm Dari Dan Dubuque 5:30 pmKatabatic Brewing David Rose 6 pm Emerson Ballroom Bozeman Spikes vs Livingston Braves 6 pm Legion Field Making Scents of Wine 7 pm Emerson Bingo Night 7 pm American Legion Bar Leslie Pattern 7 pm Country Bookshelf Bingo for WSE: 7 pm Mint Livingston Social Dance 8 pm The MAC The Lowest Pair 8:30 pm Murray Bar Sunrise Karaoke 9 pm Bacchus Open MIC9 pm Eagles Bar Ladies Night 9 pm Zebra Cocktail Open Mic 10 pm Haufbrau The Tyrant Kings 9 am MoR Books & Babies 10 am Library Back to the Moon 10 am MoR Tours for Tots 10 am MoR Story Makers 11 am Childrens Museum Baby Bistro 11 am Bozeman Library Back to the Moon for Good 1 pm MoR Books & Babies 1 pm Bozeman Library Brewery Follies 8 pm 4 pm Gilbert Discovery Walks: Trail Exploration Series 5:30 pm Burke Park/ Peets Hill Cuba: opening of a photographic exhibit 5:30 pm Zoot Enterprises Open Range 5:30 pm Sacajawea Bar You Knew Me When 6 pm 406 Brewing Adult Chess 6 pm Bozeman Library Tracing Chocolate’s Sweet Appeal 6 pm MoR Deviants of Denver 7 pm Eagles Bar Serial Killer Sunday School 7 pm Eagles Bar Brothers Gow & Sneaky Pete and The Secret Weapons 8 pm Filling Station Kill the Keg 8 pm Rockin R Bar Sharon Iltis 8 pm Lockhorn Cider House Dedric Clarck & Social Animals 8:30 pm Murray Bar Sista Otis 8:30 pm Silver Dollar Saloon Sunrise Karaoke 9 pm Eagles BarBozeman’s Best DJs 9 pm Zebra Trivia 9 pm Col. 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A Bozeman native, Erickson earned an Associate in Photographic Communications and Elementary Education from Northwest College. She spent six years as a staff member at F-11 Photo, and is now a Montessori preschool teacher. During extended overseas adventures, Erickson did documentary photography and videography for several non-profit groups. Erickson integrates photography and story telling into her teaching. Photography for Kids is for rising 5th through 8th graders and runs Monday, July 27th through Thursday, July 30th from 2 to 5 pm. Students will learn how to take great pictures and how to express their unique ideas through photography. Erickson will introduce concepts like composition, posing, lighting, perspective, cropping, and how to choose strong subject matter. Students will explore images made by famous photographers and journal about what they see. Short walking field trips will invite students to try out the techniques they will have learned. Back in the classroom, they will make photo crafts and participate in class critiques of work. A small class size assures plenty of personal attention. For more information, please call F-11 Photographic Supplies at (406) 586-3281 or visit www.f11photo.com. Tuition is $150 and pre-registration is required. F-11 is located at 16 East Main in downtown Bozeman. • Camp Invention returns to Bozeman Children’s Museum Camp Invention, a national edu- they apply STEM principles to their models, and learn what it means to transform from an innovator to an cational program recognized for fos- own ideas and inventions.” entrepreneur. tering innovative The Children’s Museum thinking, real-world brought Camp Invention problem solving and to Bozeman for the first the spirit of inventime last summer. The tion, is coming to camp quickly sold out, and Bozeman Monday, earned rave reviews from June 15th – Friday, parents and kids alike. “My June 19th. The weekson can’t wait to go to long day camp Camp Invention again,” encourages inventive said Valerie Roche. “The young minds through curriculum is brought to hands-on problem life by an incredible group solving, using science, of local teachers. Any child technology, engineerwho loves to build or creing and mathematics ate will have a blast.” in a fun and creative Camp Invention is open atmosphere. Camp Invention -photo by Kristina Urband to children entering grades 1“This is the perfect 6. It will run Monday, June way to inspire the next 15th - Friday, June 19th from 9 am This year’s curriculum will chalgeneration of inventors,” said to 3:30 pm, at the Whittier School lenge campers to build freestyle racEleanor Barker, Executive Director at 511 North Fifth Avenue in ing carts that can traverse a wet of the Children’s Museum of Bozeman. Tuition is $235. Register obstacle course, take apart electronBozeman. “This innovative camp online at www.cmbozeman.org. • ics to build their own video game will stretch kids’ imaginations as Celebrate local watersheds with MOSS Tate Academy summer enrollment open Hosted by Montana Outdoor Science School and the US Fish & Wildlife Service, the 17th Annual Watershed Festival is a free community event on Saturday, June 6th, from 9 am to 2 pm in celebration of local watersheds. Kids can catch two Rainbow Trout for free and see live Montana Raptors up close! Join in for fun education activities, meet local community organizations, explore science through art, and eat great food. Kick your summer off and come play at the Watershed Festival! The mission of Montana Outdoor Science School is to promote an awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the natural world through quality educational experiences. In 1994, Martha Collins, Louise Forrest, and Martha Kauffman started a summer camp with the simple goal of creating fun, hands-on nature experiences for kids. Armed with experience as educators, mediators, scientists, authors, and moms, the trio shared a vision that our lives are enriched when we have a greater understanding of our natural surroundings. Today, the summer camp has grown to offer year-round courses for all ages. As Montana Outdoor Science School celebrates 21 years, the founders’ vision is even more compelling. To learn more about MOSS, email admin@outdoorscience.org or call (406) 582-0526. To learn more about this event, visit www.outdoorscience.org/Watershed. • Dance your heart out this summer Get ready for summer weddings and festivals with June dance classes and workshops at The MAC! Learn to dance a variety of popular dances, from country/western, ballroom, and swing courses, to ongoing classes in salsa/latin, Argentine tango, ballet, hip hop, tap, and OULA styles. Join the growing community of social dancers in Bozeman and gain confidence dancing with a partner wherever you go this summer. The unique Couples Dance Bootcamp classes with Dance Kinexion are designed to give you a strong foundation for country or ballroom and swing dancing, plus tips on dancing to a variety of music at weddings. Or sign up for a wedding dance package and impress your guests with a choreographed first dance to fit your favorite song and style. The next session of the Ballroom Bootcamp runs for two nights, Monday June 1st from 7:30 to 9:30 pm and Tuesday, June 2nd from 6 to 8 pm. For country dance fans, kick up your heels with Country Dance Bootcamp on Mondays June 15th, 22nd, and 29th at 7:30 pm. This popular crash course in country two-step and jitterbug is great for beginners, or catch a more advanced class if you want to refine your technique and learn fun new two-step moves and combinations. The MAC also features private dance lessons to accommodate any schedule plus a monthly social dance the first Wednesday of each month at 8 pm (skipping July), including a drop-in lesson and open dancing to a DJ’ed country and popular music mix. If you want to add some spice to your life, don’t miss Bozeman Tango on Tuesdays or Sizzling Salsa on Wednesday evenings, both at 8 pm, including dance lessons. Drop-in lessons cost $5 to $10 at the door. The MAC (Montana Movement Arts Center) is the community hot spot for dance and fitness classes and a beautiful and affordable event venue for parties, intimate receptions, showers, workshops and meetings. For more information on classes, events and venue rentals, visit www.themacmontana.com or call 406-551-6077. • Tate Academy, the educational wing of The Ellen Theatre, has announced the schedule for this year’s summer programs. Tate Academy offers workshops for rising 4th through 12th graders interested in music and theater taught by professional actors and musicians. These workshops will provide students with solid, technique-based theatre arts training in a nurturing but professional atmosphere. Students will learn the benefits of working together in the performing arts, honing individual skills while working together as a creative team. This teaching style will produce not only the best results on stage, but more than likely new friends along the way! The acting workshop runs from June 15th through June 26th, and the musical theater workshop runs from July 13th through July 24th. All classes take place at The Ellen Theatre. Sign up today! Tuition is $385 per workshop. Discounts and scholarships are available. More info at theellentheatre.com. Contact tate.academy@outlook.com or call (406) 585-6918. • A Conversation Between Two Artists The Livingston Center for Art and Culture presents Standing in Two Places, an installation by John Saurer and sculptural pieces by Cynthia Handel. John earned his BA at Hope College (sculpture and drawing) and his MFA at Colorado State University (sculpture). He has installed and exhibited work nation- ally and internationally and garnered regional and national grants. His work consistently involves sculpture, printmaking, and drawing and he have been teaching each of these media at St. Olaf College since 1995. Cynthia’s work has investigated sculpture and performance for the past 18 years, recently experiment- ing with the iron casting process to create gestural works. We find ourselves to be incredibly fortunate to live in a vibrant arts community. Please join us for an exploration of two and three dimensional media. Exhibits will run from now to June 13th, 2015. Come help us celebrate Livingston’s expression of art! • Find your inner artist at Emerson classes Want to make this your most creative year yet? The Emerson can help! Enrollment for spring art classes at the Emerson is in full swing! As space is limited, early registration is highly encouraged. Clay N’ Play is an art course for children ages 3 to 5 with parent participation required. Join them in the morning for this fun and interactive class that encourages students to express with mess! Fun weekly themes will vary using stories, imagery, songs, and of course, CLAY Classes run on Fridays during June from 10 to 11 am. Weekly registration cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members per class. Draw from live models at Life Drawing Sessions! Artists of all ability levels welcome. Participants should provide their own drawing supplies. No pre-registration necessary. No instructor onsite; please check in with monitor. Spring session will be held indoors with nude models. Cost is a $10 drop-in fee per session. Students enrolled in the Portrait and Figure Drawing Class this Spring will receive 50% off their Life Drawing Session fees. Artists must be 18 years or older. Spring session will take place on Tuesdays through June 9th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Weaver Room. Grab some friends and enjoy a creative evening filled with step-bystep art instruction, socializing, and yes, cocktails! This is not your average wine and painting class; this Art on the Rocks series switches up both the medium and the beverage each month for those of you looking to learn something NEW and to drink something DIFFERENT. Let your favorite poison inspire a new passion! Cost includes supplies, snacks, and two signature cocktails. Class will take place on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at either the Emerson Classroom or Rockin’ R Bar. Cost per class is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. For a full list of offerings, please check the website at www.theemerson.org. The Emerson Center is located at 111 South Grand Avenue. For more information, visit their website at www.theemerson.org, call (406) 587-9797 ext. 104, or email exhibits@theemerson.org. • Summer archaeology courses for teachers Teachers and informal educators can learn to incorporate archaeolo- gy into their classrooms and programs through hands-on summer courses from Project Archaeology, a program based at Montana State University. Participants engage in archaeological activities such as investigating field sites and analyzing artifacts while exploring curriculum materials that cover topics such as math and language literacy, problem solving processes and inquiry. The program has several STEM components (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) and also fulfills many core requirements in Indian Education for All and the Common Core Standards. “Project Archaeology: Investigating a Plains Tipi” takes place Monday, June 15th through Thursday, June 18th in Bozeman. “Project Archaeology: Educator Field School” takes place Monday, August 3rd through Friday, August 7th in the gold rush town of Virginia City. Both courses offer graduate credits from MSU; participants in the Virginia City course may also choose to enroll in the noncredit option and receive 30 OPI renewal units instead of academic credit. All participants receive a full set of curriculum materials. Educators from throughout the United States are encouraged to participate. The field school and curriculum Contributing materials are also appropriate for Writers informal educators, such as those based at museums, Danny Waldo science schools and after-school Zelpha Boyd programs. Anna Sagatov For more information or to register, visit Brian Soule eu.montana.edu/credit/ or call Casey Lokken Baker (406) 994-6683. • page 6A • Volume 21, Number 11 - June 1, 2015 • The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.bozone.com • 406-586-6730 ––– Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” J une 1, 2015 • T he B o Z one • P age 7a Radio theater, improv, & summer workshops at Verge Don’t Close Your Eyes, Montana’s longest running live radio theater, returns for their smash fifth season at Bozeman’s Verge Theater! Verge Theater’s popular summer series of live radio plays runs every weekend beginning Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th, and continues eight weekends through Friday, July 24th and Saturday, July 25th, with a break during the Fourth of July Weekend. Watch as a live cast stages traditional radio style recordings complete with live sound effects! Each play is written, rehearsed, and produced in one week, highlighting the fast paced world of live radio. To preserve the excitement, challenges, and accompanying creative energy that comes with recreating an old-time weekly radio broadcast, writers Keith Suta and Ryan Cassavaugh alternate scripting a brand-new, one-hour program each week, always in a different genre: from mystery, comedy, and suspense, to sci-fi, western, adventure, and more! Each episode is presented for one weekend only by a talented and multi-voiced cast of actors, musicians, and live sound effects performers! Tickets are $10 per show. Shows begin promptly at 8 pm at Verge Theater. Tickets can be purchased at Cactus Records downtown or online at vergetheater.com. Don’t miss another great Summer of Live Radio Theatre! Recover from your weekend with Improv Comedy! Once again we are offering up a Monday Night sacrifice of the most daring, death defying type of live theater there is: Improv! We call it Improv on the Verge! Improv Monday Nights begin with one of our Improv Team taking a suggestion from the audience and performing a short, comedic monologue which leads to the whole team improvising sketches built around the monologue. This is followed up by an improv performance of games and sketches by our masterful Mainstage Players. It’s a mere $5 to get in and laugh like hell at our team of Southwest Montana S.W.A.T. trained Improv Players. (S.W.A.T. = SouthWest Alternative Theater). Our final show of the 2014-2015 Season is on Monday, June 1st at 7 pm at Verge Theater. Visit vergetheater.com for reservations. Keep your kids’ minds active this summer by enrolling them in a workshop that will get their creative juices flowing! Our improv and theater classes are sure to be a highlight of their summer. In the Improv to Writing workshop, instructor Molly Hannan will help your child explore writing his or her own material through improv techniques and games. Whether it’s comedy or drama, there is nothing better than improv to spark creativity and imagination. Your child will learn how to put those ideas to paper and finish in a collaborative show on the final day of the workshop. There is no need for previous improv experience to participate, just a willingness to explore the unexpected! The Improv to Writing workshop is for students entering grades 6 - 12. It runs from Monday, June 29th - Thursday, July 2nd from 12 - 3 pm. The performance demo is on Thursday, July 2nd from 5 - 6:30 pm. Cost is $130. Your child will learn the basics of improv in instructor Paige Johnson’s Improv workshop. Students will practice skills such as active listening, communication, collaboration, and concentration all while having fun and making new friends. The improv technique allows students to explore their imaginations together and will ultimately culminate in a show full of fun and hilarious games! The Improv workshop is for students entering grades 3 - 5. It runs from Monday, July 13th though Thursday, July 17th from 12 - 3 pm. The performance demo is on July 13th from 5 - 6:30 pm. Cost is $130. You know your kid is a star so here’s the perfect opportunity for them to shine. Erin Roberg’s Musical Theater classes take the best of Broadway and Disney’s big stage numbers. This summer’s workshop will present selections from Shrek the Musical! At Verge we put the spotlight on all of our students. Ensemble casting is a must so that every child has the chance to strut their stuff ! The Musical Theater workshop is for students entering grades 3- 5. The workshop runs from Monday, August 10th Thursday, August 13th from 12 - 3 pm. The performance demo is on Thursday, August 13th from 5 - 6:30 pm. Cost is $130. For more information and to register your child or teen, visit vergetheater.com and click on the “Education” tab. Verge Theater is located at 2304 North 7th Ave. in Bozeman, across from Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply. For more information, visit vergetheater.com. • Catch Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf by Edward Albee is coming to Livingston’s Blue Slipper Theatre. Performances are running now through Sunday, June 21st. Directed by Francis Wendt, this production stars Timothy A. Schaeffer as George, Carmen Dunn as Martha, Christopher DeJohn as Nick, and Addy Scher as Honey. George, a professor at a small college, and his wife, Martha, have just returned home, drunk from a Saturday night party. Amidst general profanity, Martha announces that she has invited a young couple to stop by for a nightcap; an opportunistic new professor at the college and his shatteringly naïve new bride. When they arrive the charade begins. The drinks flow and suddenly inhibitions melt. It becomes clear that Martha is determined to seduce the young professor, and George couldn’t care less. But underneath the edgy banter, which is cross-fired between both couples, lurks an undercurrent of tragedy and despair. George and Martha’s inhuman bitterness toward one another is provoked by the enor- mous personal sadness that they have pledged to keep to themselves: a secret that has seemingly been the foundation for their relationship. In the end, the mystery in which the distressed George and Martha have taken refuge is exposed, once and for all revealing the degrading mess they have made of their lives. For reservations, call (406) 2227720. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors 60 and over. The Blue Slipper Theatre is located at 113 East Callender Street in Livingston, Montana. • MT Shakespeare in the Parks summer tour Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will perform Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” and the classic “Cyrano de Bergerac” by Edmond Rostand during its upcoming 2015 summer tour throughout Montana, northern Wyoming, eastern Idaho, western North Dakota and eastern Washington. In its 43rd season, the company has added two days to the tour and performances in Spokane, Washington and Sandpoint, Idaho, to make it the largest tour in its history. The company features 10 professional actors selected from national auditions who tour without technical assistance to bring live theatre to mostly rural communities. This summer, 47 percent of the communities reached by the troupe have populations of 2,000 or fewer. “We are excited to extend our reach to Spokane and Sandpoint as we maintain the tradition of bringing free Shakespeare to audiences across Montana and its surrounding states,” said Kevin Asselin, artistic director of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. “We are thankful to all of our tour coordinators who help us share the gift of Shakespeare with their communities.” Asselin will direct “The Taming of the Shrew” with a regional Wild West take on the play. Chicago-based guest director Si Osborne will direct “Cyrano de Bergerac,” which the company hasn’t performed since 1992. All performances, with the exception of those at Bozeman’s Sweet Pea Festival, are free and open to the public. Audiences are encouraged to arrive early with chairs, blankets and picnics. Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is an outreach program of Montana State University’s College of Arts and Architecture. Grants, corporate sponsorships and hundreds of individual donors support the free performances. The company is also supported by the National Endowment for the Arts: Art Works, which this year increased its support. Other major sponsors include the Gilhousen Family Foundation, the Gianforte Family Foundation, Pheasant Farms, Subaru of America, Montana Arts Council, ADOUR Good Food and Catering, Barnard Construction, NorthWestern Energy, D.A. Davidson and Company, Elise Donohue, Double D Ranch, KBZK and the MSU Alumni Foundation. For more information on the plays and a complete tour schedule, visit the company’s website: www.shakespeareintheparks.org. • Book Review: Endangered You have little-to-no control. Deny no more. You’ve finally come to accept it: the future really isn’t in your hands. You have no control over others, either, which is the hardest lesson to learn. And certainly, in the new book “Endangered” by C.J. Box, there’s no control over who becomes victim of a crime. Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett was used to carnage. He’d seen plenty of blood from man and beast, but the illegal massacre of an entire lek of politicallyloaded sage grouse really set him back on his heels. The slaughter had been senseless and near-complete but before he could collect his thoughts or evidence, Pickett received a call that made him forget about dead birds: a girl resembling his daughter, April, had been found in a roadside ditch, beaten half to death. Immediately, Pickett had his suspicions: some months before, April had run away with rodeo star Dallas Cates, the cocky youngest son of two irritating edge-of-the-law lowlifes living nearby. Pickett was even more suspicious when Brenda and Eldon Cates showed up at the sheriff ’s office, preemptively, to say that their boy was innocent. Dallas, they claimed, had been badly hurt riding a bull. He couldn’t have harmed April and besides, April had broken up with Dallas . Pickett doubted all that was true but when April’s belongings were discovered in the possession of a local survivalist, he had to put his skepticism aside. But as April lay in a Billings hospital in a medically-induced coma, Pickett learned that she wasn’t the only VIP patient: his old friend, Nate Romanowski, falconer and sometime outlaw, was also hospitalized, having been shot by persons unknown. Pickett thought Nate had been set up; it appeared he’d been ambushed in the middle of nowhere. Now he, too, was unconscious. Nate’s girlfriend, Olivia Brannan, and his van were missing. Pickett sensed that the Cates family was somehow involved – but how? Surely it was no coincidence that Pickett’s daughter and his closest friend were both hospitalized with lifethreatening injuries. Could the clues from one massacre stop another? No matter where you are in the world, when you’ve got a book by author C.J. Box in your hands, you’re in the West. That may be due to a mixture of characters, led by the wonderfully stoic, thoughtful Joe Pickett – or it may be due to the natural beauty of which Box so perfectly describes. And in “Endangered,” he does a lot of that: Pickett is sent all over Wyoming and into Montana here, which gives Box plenty of room for literary roaming. Meanwhile back home in Saddlestring, we’re left to squirm with new Bad Guys that may be the baddest that Box ever offered. I wish you could see my copy of this book. I read it hard because it was that good. And yes, this is the latest in a series but it can be read alone, so don’t be afraid to give it a try. Just be warned: once you start “Endangered,” your reading time may be out of control. • June screenings at the Taylor Planetarium The Taylor Planetarium at Museum of the Rockies joins only a handful of planetariums in the world that offer advanced Digistar 5 projection technologies. Developed by Evans & Sutherland, this state-ofthe-art projection system allows visitors to experience our universe and our world in vivid colors, dramatic motion, and brilliant displays of light. Here’s a look at what’s playing at the Taylor Planetarium in June! One World, One Sky features the adventures of Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from the Chinese production of Sesame Street, as they travel from Sesame Street to the Moon in this brilliant spectacle of light and color designed for young children. This show is a great way to introduce the littlest members of the family to astronomy. Showtime is Saturday at 10 am. Back to the Moon for Good is showing daily at 10 am, 1 pm, and 4pm. This show chronicles teams around the world competing for the largest incentivized prize in history — the $30 million Google Lunar XPRIZE — by landing a robotic spacecraft on the moon for the first time in more than 40 years. This global competition is designed to spark imagination and inspire a renewed commitment to space exploration, not by governments or countries, but by the citizens of the world. Who will win the $30 million Google Lunar XPRIZE? The Little Star That Could is a fun new children’s show with screenings on Saturdays and Sundays at 12 noon. Join us for a story about an average yellow star on a search for planets of his own to warm and protect. Along his way, he encounters other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars can combine to form clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets, and each is introduced to audiences along with basic information about the Solar System. All shows and times are subject to change without notice. The Taylor Planetarium is located inside the Museum of the Rockies at 600 West Kagy Boulevard in Bozeman, Montana. To learn more, call (406) 994-2251, email museum@montana.edu, or visit museumoftherockies.org. • Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” ––– The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.bozone.com • 406-586-6730 • Volume 22, Number 11 - June 1, 2015 • page 7A “My TV is Broken” —so I’ll do this puzzle instead. Crossword Sponsored By: www.BoZone.com Across 1 Long stories 6 Bridge support beams 11 “I’m not feelin’ it” 14 Communications officer on 49-Across 15 Not at all 16 Tatyana of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” 17 Manhattan area where punk rock took off 19 Drug dropped in the ‘60s 20 “Girls” creator/star Dunham 21 Rap’s ___ Boys 23 Come together 27 Pirates’ stashes 28 Seek water with a divining rod 29 Birthplace of Robert Burns 31 “___ Ho” (“Slumdog Millionaire” showstopper) 32 Turns brown, maybe 33 Obstruction in the night 37 Pinky, for one 38 More reptilian, in a way 39 Common Market inits. 40 Besting 42 Prefix on the farm 43 By way of 44 Tooth doc’s deg. 45 Broadcast studio alert 46 “Northern Exposure” setting 49 See 14-Across 51 “The Misanthrope” playwright 53 “Suits you to ___” 54 “The Family Circus” cartoonist Keane 55 What some goggles provide 60 “Able was I ___ I saw Elba” 61 Choice of words 62 Home of the Burj Khalifa 63 “Curious George” author H.A. ___ 64 Hits with snowballs 65 Splitsville Down 1 Grafton whose works are in letters 2 “That’s it!” 3 “Gloomy” guy 4 Naive 5 Damsel in distress’s cry 6 Out to lunch 7 7’7” center Manute ___ 8 Obsessive whaler of fiction 9 Man of many synonyms 10 It accrues with unsavory language 11 Bottle handy with fish and chips 12 Borden’s spokesbovine 13 Lies low 18 Bach’s “Mass ___ Minor” 22 Body wash, e.g. 23 Build on 24 “Just ___ know ...” 25 High school in a series of 1980s-’90s novels 26 They’re closed, don’t you see? 30 Puts back 33 Biol., e.g. 34 “___ + Cat” (PBS Kids show) 35 Chill-causing 36 “Put ___ in it!” 38 Stunned 41 Emphatic exclamation, in Ecuador 42 Gets in on the deal 45 Tater Tots brand 46 Color in “America the Beautiful” 47 Longest river in France 48 Get up 50 Off-road goer, briefly 52 Equal, in Cannes 56 Driver’s lic. figure 57 Basketball Hall of Fame coach Hank 58 Lifeboat mover 59 Tiny complaint ©2015 Jonesin’ Crosswords A n s w e r s To And red all over New features at this year’s Gallatin County Fair Socrates said, “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” Management with the Gallatin County Fair is focusing on building the new this summer with night shows, an expanded carnival, a new fair entrance and most notable, free grounds entertainment with fair admission. “We took a long, hard look at the balance sheet for the Gallatin County Fair,” said General Manager Lori Cox, who took over the fairgrounds leadership role in January. “It was obvious we had room for a change in the way we conduct business. As we looked deeper, I knew we were not offering families the best entertainment deal their dollar could handle.” Cox and her team eliminated all ticketing fees for grounds entertainment inside the fair gates, such as motor sports or pig wrestling admissions. “The price of adult admission is $8,” said Cox. “A person can go to the motocross in the afternoon, the night show in the evening, and visit vendors in between for eight bucks. It simply doesn’t get any cheaper than that.” Entertainment has doubled in offerings this year. On Thursday, July 16th, Gallatin County Fair welcomes the Van Halen Experience: Hot For Teacher, the top Van Halen tribute band in the country. Arriving from Los Angeles, the group’s performances are so tight that most fans cannot tell the difference between a Van Halen riff and a Hot For Teacher riff. On Friday, July 17th, country music superstar Terri Clark will perform, sponsored by XL Country. Clark has sold more than five million albums with six number-one hits such as “Better Things To Do” and “Poor Poor Pitiful Me”. She is an eight-time CCMA Entertainer of the Year and has taken home CCMA Female Vocalist of the Year. She is the only Canadian artist to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Both Hot For Teacher and Terri Clark perform in the Anderson Arena. In addition to the night shows, Gallatin County Fair is bringing in four days of motor sports. With support from Mountaineers 4X4 Club, Bozeman Jaycees and Big Sky Motocross, the Fair will feature a truck pull Thursday, a motocross Friday, a mud bog Saturday and a demolition derby on Sunday. “Motor sports is growing in the valley with a wide variety of interests,” said Dennis Voeller, operations manager for the Fairgrounds. “The Mountaineers were excited to be a part of what is changing here, and they led the pace with our other groups to bring new and exciting motorized entertainment to the fair.” Motor sports action takes place in the motor sports area, just north of the newly placed carnival. Voeller went on to note that with the building of the new ice rink, Northstar Carnival will move to the north side of the two ice rinks. “The carnival will expand its footprint by 20 percent which will give them the opportunity to bring new and more thrilling rides,” he said. While only part of the carnival will be located on grass this year, the Fairgrounds will plant the entire area this fall. “What a dif- ference a lawn-like experience will make for our fair,” said Voeller. With the carnival movement, Cox said a domino effect happened. “We knew we needed to adjust our programming,” she said. “Then we sank our teeth into the carnival change – and realized that between that and the new Oak Street entrance, we had an opportunity at hand.” Guests arriving to the Fair this summer can now enter the grounds from the north off of Oak Street, with the approach just shy of the baseball stadium. A new 360stall parking lot is being installed and the new interior road will connect with the traditional south parking lot where guests would normally park. “As a result, we will offer new guest box offices sponsored by Stahly Engineering – one just to the south of the Gun Range and the second entrance to the west of the new north parking lot.” Guests can pay at these gates with cash or credit card only. An express line for those who purchase their admissions early online will be available. The Gallatin County Fair runs Monday, July 13th through Sunday, July 19th. Monday and Tuesday feature the Gallatin County 4-H Horse Show and gate admission is free. Wednesday, July 15th, Northstar Carnival, vendors and gate admission begin. Admission is $8 for adults 13 years and over and $5 for youth 6-12 years; kids five and under are free; seniors are $6. Check out the Fairgrounds new website launched on Friday, May 29th! There are multiple ways to save when guests buy their admission and carnival tickets early. Go to gallatincountyfair.com for a complete schedule of events, prices and information or call (406) 582-3270. • Chocolate: The Exhibition Museum of the Rockies at Montana State University is pleased to announce the opening of its new summer blockbuster exhibit, Chocolate: The Exhibition. Chocolate: The Exhibition looks back over the thousands of years humans have been fascinated with the delicious phenomenon known as “chocolate.” Visitors to the exhibit will discover the complete story behind the tasty and remarkable treat everyone craves. Through more than 200 objects and highly detailed replicas, immersive exhibits, interactive displays, and media, this engaging exhibition explores chocolate throughout history and around the world. Chocolate: The Exhibition engages the senses and reveals facets of this sumptuous sweet that most chocolate lovers may have never thought about before. Visitors will come to know the plant, the products, and the culture of chocolate—all seen through the lenses of science, history, and popular culture. To complement the exhibit, the Museum has scheduled special “chocolate” programming for families and adults throughout the summer. Sweet Factory Fridays, a family event, takes place every Friday from 10 am to 2 pm, beginning June 12th, 2015, and running through August 14th, 2015, and will include sticky geyser explosions, edible chocolate creations, and feature a different look at the science of sweets every week. The Museum has also planned a Cocoa & Cafe lecture that includes a chocolate and coffee tasting, on both Tuesday, July 21st and Thursday, August 13th. Chocolate: The Exhibition will run through Monday, September 7th, 2015. Presenting sponsor for the exhibit is NorthWestern Energy. Assisting sponsors are Ghost Town Coffee Roasters and La Chatelaine Chocolat Co. Chocolate and its national tour were developed by The Field Museum, Chicago. The exhibition was supported, in part, by the National Science Foundation. Museum of the Rockies is both a collegelevel division of Montana State University and an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, MOR is one of 776 museums to hold this distinction from the more than 17,500 museums nationwide. The Museum is also a Smithsonian Institution affiliate and a federal repository for fossils. For more information visit museumoftherockies.org or call (406) 994.2652. • page 8A • Volume 22, Number 11 - June 1, 2015 • The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.bozone.com • 406-586-6730 ––– Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” There are two things money can’t buy... & that’s true love & homegrown tomatoes The BoZone • Volume 22, Number 11 June 1, 2015 E nvironmEnt • H EaltH • in and a round tHE B o Z onE Get ready for Bogert Farmer’s Market 2015 improvements of Bozeman Parks. With your help, the Friends of Parks will achieve a goal of maintaining a Farmers’ Market in a muchloved location and in turn, rejuvenate and help maintain our Bozeman parks. The first market of the season will take place on Tuesday, June 2nd under the Bogert Pavilion, located in Bogert Park on South Church Avenue. The market will run consecutively each Tuesday throughout the summer from 5 to 8 pm. The market features fresh Since the early ‘70s, the Bozeman community has been holding farmers’ markets at Bogert Park and they are excited to continue that tradition! Each year The Bogert Farmer’s Market (BFM) starts the first Tuesday in June and runs consecutively for 17 Tuesdays throughout the summer. The market is dedicated to the promotion of local growers, artisans, crafters, musicians, non-profits, small businesses, and culinary artists. The Bogert Farmers’ Market is a place for families and friends to gather, socialize, support local, and share in a fun-filled community environment! To maintain the quality of the market, they constantly challenge each of their vendors to continue to help represent BFM as a market that the Bozeman community can be proud of. The market is a fundraiser for the “Friends of Park’s”—a not-for-profit whose members are community volunteers who commit the Markets revenues to the preservation and June kicks off Livingston farmer’s market A look at Hugelkultur Composting By Zelpha Boyd First let me explain composting. This is where all excess garden vegetation, grass clippings, and kitchen scraps are put on a pile in the corner of the garden area. Left to decay, they compost down into viable soil. The experts in the field suggest layering the material—green, brown, green, brown— but seldom do I have the “right” materials all at the same time. So my pile consists of what I have at the moment—just all piled up there in the corner. It’s not rocket science; the materials will decay, without much thought or care. However, a little water and a turning now and again, will hasten the process. One problem that I’ve had with my compost pile is that I have a lot of heavy, rough material—sunflower and corn stocks—that are really slow in decaying. I’ve explored ways of breaking this material down into smaller pieces to encourage decomposition, but have yet to find a solution. Then I heard about the Hugelkultur Garden, I thought, Why not? Why couldn’t I make my compost pile into a Hugelkultur Garden? The term Hugelkultur Garden is new to most of us. This is a method for making a Hill Garden where crops may be planted. The whole structure is a huge mound and can be terraced to expand the growing surface. How to make a Hugelkultur Garden? Simply stated one piles wood—tree trunks, brush, tree branches, wood chips—into a pile say about 6 to 10 feet high. This material is compressed down as much as possible. Then soil is placed on top, mounded, terraced and planted. The idea behind this way of gardening is that the wood, as it decays provides valuable materials for growing plants. The roots reach down into the pile searching for water, thus helping the decaying process. As the wood decays it becomes like sponges, soaking up water for the growing plants. As the pile or mound shrinks, more wood and soil may be added. What a marvelous idea! The wood is saved from the landfill and put to use, and gardening areas are expanded. At the Black Robin Farm and Orchard here in Bozeman, Brock Albin has created such a garden. His Hugelkultur Garden is a crescent shape around the north side of the pond that he’s produce from local farmers, arts & crafts, nonprofits, live music, children’s activities, and a plethora of dinner options. Grab some groceries, get that gift made locally for your friend’s upcoming birthday, learn something new about one of the amazing non-profits in town, hang out with friends and family, and not have to cook dinner! The Bogert Farmers’ Market is fun for the whole family! For more information, visit www.bogertfarmersmarket.org. And remember: Life is a garden. Dig it! • creating. He’s covering the wood materials with the dirt dug from the pond. The berm, facing south uses the sun’s heat and light efficiently, creating a microclimate. Here he hopes to grow tender crops such as melons, as well as apricot and peach trees. Tomatoes, corn, and cucumbers will also benefit from this warmer, wind protected microclimate. Back to my compost pile. In the corner of my yard, behind the greenhouse, is where I put all the excess from garden and kitchen. The rough stuff, as I mentioned, just sits there. The pile looks pretty sad, and it takes a long time before I have usable compost. When I need some, I try to fork off the top layers and pull good soil from the bottom. This turns the pile to some extent. But I thought: why couldn’t I simply pull composted material from the bottom of the pile, put it on top and plant in those pockets of good earth? In doing this, I’ve created a miniature Hugelkultur or Hill Garden. The peas I’ve planted are already about 3 inches high. Since it’s to be a permanent garden, I can also add trimmings from the Lilac and Spirea. And I won’t have to struggle with moving the partially composted material around. What an ingenious idea! Will this work? Ya sure, you betcha! Please come by and take a look this summer. We’ll examine the results together. Contact me at zbritr@bresnan.net or call (406) 219-3534. For more information and pictures about Hugelkultur Gardens visit Black Robin Farm and Orchard, either in person or on the web. Other sites are Sage Mountain Center near Whitehall, or Elemental Ecosystems. • Western Sustainability Exchange’s Livingston Farmers Market kicks off on Wednesday, June 3rd, and will run from 4:30 to 7:30 pm every Wednesday through September 23rd at Miles Band Shell Park, next to the Livingston Civic Center. This destination event will have locally grown produce and meat, baked goods, prepared foods, beer, and local arts, crafts, and jewelry. It’s a great place to come for dinner and socialize, stock up on locally grown foods, shop from local artisans, learn about community resources, or just relax and enjoy the view of the Yellowstone River and the Absaroka Mountain Range while listening to live music. Upcoming artists include Park High Band on Wednesday, June 3rd, Little Jane and the Pistol Whips on Wednesday, June 10th, Matthias on Wednesday, June 17th, and Someday Miss Pray on Wednesday, June 24th. Come out and support your local farmers, ranchers, musicians, and artisans. As always, admission is free. For a complete schedule of special events and live music, go to www.westernsustainabilityexchange.org, or call Rob Bankston at (406) 223-4232 for more information. • Green Drinks’ next meetup On Wednesday, June 17th at 5:30 pm, Health Works Institute will be hosting Green Drinks, a Bozeman meetup for people who care about sustainability. Green Drinks includes a lively mixture of people from NGOs, businesses, academia, government and the local community across political and economic spectra who enjoy the opportunity to chat and network under a broad umbrella. This is a fun way to catch up with people you know and a great way to make new contacts and learn about organizations and individuals interested in all things sustainable. Everyone is welcome to invite someone else along, so there’s always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organizing network. Hosts greatly appreciate an email or phone RSVP so they can calculate what to provide. Don’t forget to bring your own cup/mug/goblet or whatever you prefer for temporarily housing your libations and be prepared to share ideas or inspiration for a sound future. To learn more, visit greendrinksbozeman.org. • P age 2B • T he e co Z one • J une 1, 2015 Join Refuge for their Green Homes Tour On Saturday, June 6th, Refuge Sustainable Building Center will host their bi-annual Green Homes Tour! This year’s tour will feature a Passiv Haus by Anders Lewendal, work by Todd Hoitsma at Liquid Solar, Ascent Builders, and more. Guests will hear directly from the builders about the latest and greatest ideas in green and sustainable building. Come see the tour for educational purposes or to generate ideas for your own home. Buses load at Refuge at 1525 North Rouse at 10:45 am on Saturday, June 6th, and depart at 11:00am. Buses return to Refuge at 3 pm for a barbeque! Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, kids under 12 will be admitted for free. Please call or email Refuge to sign up: (406) 585-9958, info@refugebuilding.com. • win approach to landscaping.” Water and energy conservation is a priority for the Greater Yellowstone Coordinating Committee, a group that is comprised of the Greater Yellowstone Area federal land managers. While some of the West’s great rivers that inspirit and sustain this extraordinary environment originate on federal land in the Greater Yellowstone Area, we all share the responsibility to use our water wisely. For a free copy of this booklet, call your local Forest Service office on the Custer Gallatin, Shoshone, BridgerTeton, Caribou-Targhee national forests, or the Madison Ranger District in Ennis. Blake Nursery, which provided valuable assistance in the creation of the guide, also has copies available for the public in the Big Timber area. An electronic copy is posted online at fedgycc.org/SOSOverview.htm. For more information, contact Jane Ruchman at (406) 587-6966. • Public hearing on Tongue River Railroad Yellowstone Valley Citizens Council will host a People’s Hearing on the Tongue River Railroad: What It Means and What You Can Do on Wednesday, June 3rd, from 6 to 7:30 pm in the Billings Public Library Community Room. The hearing is free and open to the public. Guest speaker will be Clint McRae, a Colstrip-area rancher whose land would be condemned if the Tongue River Railroad is built. First proposed in the 1977, the proposed Tongue River Railroad (TRR) would traverse southeastern Montana, using the power of federal eminent domain to condemn the land of farmers and ranchers in its path. The sole purpose of the TRR is to haul coal from the unpermitted Otter Creek strip mine, through Billings and other Montana communities, in order to export the coal to Asia. According to the draft Environmental Impact Statement, the TRR would increase train traffic through Billings by up to 26 full and empty trains per day, adding to the 32 trains a day that currently traverse downtown Billings. The Gallatin River Task Force will be working on two large-scale restoration projects this summer: one on the Upper West Fork in Meadow Village and the other at river access sites along the Gallatin corridor. The Upper West Fork project is a three-year project primarily funded by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality 319 program that will enhance streamside vegetation and stabilize stream banks at 15 sites. Streamside vegetation helps protect water quality by removing sediment and nitrates from runoff and by keeping water temperatures low by providing shade for coldwater loving trout. Stream bank stabilization reduces erosion of fine sediment, which can harm fish and aquatic insect habitat. The Gallatin corridor project will prioritize and develop stream restoration projects that reduce impacts from increased river use that facilitate fine sediment transport to the stream (stream bank erosion, vegetation loss, and gullying of access routes). The Task Force is partnering with the Custer Gallatin National Forest on this project. The Gallatin River Task Force is a locally led non-profit 501 (c)(3) watershed group headquartered along the famous Gallatin River in Big Sky, Montana. The Task Force is governed by a board of community members representing a wide variety of stakeholders including: homeowners, recreation business owners, teachers, and local water resource managers. To learn more, visit bluewatertaskforce.org. • Walk, talk, and explore with GVLT Free Yellowstone “Xeriscaping” guide available As another growing season is beginning, the Greater Yellowstone Coordinating Committee encourages people to be mindful and efficient in their water use and to utilize practices that use less water in their residential or business landscaping. The committee’s Sustainable Operations Subcommittee is now offering a free, illustrated, color booklet entitled “Xeriscape Landscaping in the Greater Yellowstone Area” which includes suggestions for water-conserving plants and landscaping techniques. “This year’s lower-than-average snowpack across most of the Greater Yellowstone Area has caused renewed interest in water-wise landscaping,” said the booklet’s co-author and project coordinator, Jane Ruchman, Landscape Architect for the Custer Gallatin National Forest. “Decreasing our landscaping water use also decreases the energy required for pumping and distribution. It’s a win- Gallatin River Task Force to improve streams “We see that the Tongue River Railroad, if built, would result in many negative impacts to Billings and very few benefits,” said Larry Bean, chair of the coal export committee of Yellowstone Valley Citizens Council. “More train traffic through Billings means more time waiting at at-grade crossings and delayed emergency response vehicles—which threaten the safety and productivity of our community. Since the Surface Transportation Board is not holding a public hearing in Billings to hear these concerns, we will host one ourselves.” The public is invited to attend the Billings People’s Hearing on the Tongue River Railroad. A brief program will be followed by the opportunity to submit oral or written comments on the draft TRR Environmental Impact Statement. All comments will be submitted to the Surface Transportation Board, the regulatory body in charge of the TRR permitting process. For information, call Alicia at (406) 254-1154 or email alicia@northernplains.org. • The Gallatin Valley Land Trust has worked hard over the last 25 years to build an extensive 80 mile trail system that connects Bozeman’s Main Street to the mountains that surround us. The Main Street to the Mountainstrail system has trails for all abilities and they are accessible from neighborhoods all over town. In order to help people explore the great community trail system, GVLT is launching the first season of Discovery Walks: Trail Exploration Series from Wednesday, June 3rd through Saturday, June 27th. Join GVLT volunteers to walk, talk, and explore the trails while meeting new people and learning something new along the way. These guided educational walks are just an hour long, totally free, and open to the public. During the walks, volunteers and local experts will be hosting short talks and activities about topics such as yoga, outdoor photography, bird identification, wildflower identification, railroad history, bouldering, and more! Many of the walks are geared toward families and kids, such as a kid’s nature walk with the Montana Outdoor Science School and a Trail Read with the Bozeman Library Children’s Librarians. Twice a month GVLT will host Biz Walks, a networking lunch hour with other business professionals on the trails. All participants will get a free trail map at the end of the walk so they can find other trails to explore on their own. Trail walks do not require an RSVP. Dogs are not allowed on walks. The full schedule for June is located online at www.gvlt.org/discoverywalks. Meeting locations for walks and Google maps are also located on the website. Non-profits and businesses can contact GVLT to schedule a walk for their participants or employees. For more information or to volunteer, email EJ Porth, ej@gvlt.org or call 406587-8404 ext. 8. • Yellowstone to increase entrance fees Starting on Monday, June 1st, Yellowstone National Park will increase entrance fees for visitors in order to fund important resource protection and visitor facility projects within the park. “We use our entrance fees to complete critical projects that benefit park visitors and our natural resources,” said Yellowstone Superintendent Dan Wenk. “Eighty percent of the revenue we collect stays right here in Yellowstone and funds projects including road repairs, campground upgrades, rehabilitation of park structures, accessibility improvements for people with disabilities, radio and utility systems improvements, native fish restoration, and aquatic invasive species mitigation.” The park estimates that the new entrance fees will generate $11 million of revenue per year, approximately $3 million greater than current entrance fee revenue. The entrance fee for vehicles will be $30 to visit Yellowstone National Park for 1-7 days. Grand Teton National Park will have a separate pass for $30. People visiting both parks can save $10 by purchasing a $50 two-park vehicle pass, also valid for 1-7 days. Motorcycles can enter Yellowstone for $25 for 1-7 days or both parks for $40. Per person fees will be $15 for Yellowstone or $20 for both parks. Yellowstone’s annual pass will be $60. This pass offers visitors in the local area an option that is less expensive than the $80 Interagency Pass. The Interagency Pass rates will remain the same: Annual ($80) and Senior ($10). Military passes and Access passes (for people with permanent disabilities) will remain free. Yellowstone National Park is a strong economic engine for the region and local communities. In 2014, the park generated $543.7 million in economic benefits and directly supported over 6,600 jobs. Previous fee increases have had no effect on visitation levels. The last entrance fee increase in Yellowstone National Park occurred in 2006 when fees were raised from $20 to $25 for private vehicles. • Back to nature w/ Paradise Permaculture Paradise Permaculture, located in Livingston, Montana, is offering several classes and workshops this season. Here is a quick look at what they’ve got to offer: Nature is our classroom! Edible medicinal plants are local, free, abundant, and they can be a sustainable source of plants for healing. The second of the Medicinal Plant Walks series will take place on Saturday, June 13th, and will continue on Saturday, July 11th; Wednesday, August 12th; Tuesday, September 15th; and Saturday, October 10th. Each walk costs $20. Walks will be led by instructor Bev Axelsen, herb and plant medicine specialist. During the course you will identify 10 to 20 wild medicinal plants growing in the proximity of the trailhead. Some hiking will be required. The purpose of the class will be identification of plants, followed by observation and study of their cycles of growth, medicinal qualities, flowering, seed production, and moving into dormancy. Creating a Medicinal Garden will take place on Thursday, June 11th from 6 to 8 pm. The class costs $24. Led by instructor Bev Axelsen, class will cover the medicinal qualities, planting, and harvesting of 30 plants for our climate zone. All plants will be available for purchase at Rosedale Nursery. The Paradise Permaculture Institute demonstrates how to work with nature to co-create abundant foodscapes and sacred spaces. To learn more or to register for classes, call (406) 222-9999, email mona@paradisepermaculture.org, visit www.paradisepermaculture.org. • Registration open for Hopa Mountain Hopa Mountain’s Youth Leadership Program is now accepting applications for the 2015 summer youth leadership camps for teens 13 to 17. The camp for Park County teens will be held June 15th through 19th, and the Gallatin County camp will be July 6th through 10th. The camps are free-of-charge for accepted participants. In these week-long residential camps, youth will participate in outdoor problem-solving and skillbuilding activities, self awareness activities, art and sciences activi- ties, and community service. This summer’s camps also include white water rafting. Each summer camp is followed by bi-weekly servicelearning programs and community service projects throughout the school year. Hopa Mountain’s Youth Leadership Program is a year round initiative which promotes positive and sustained educational experiences for Gallatin and Park County teens by fostering direct interaction with the environment, the arts, respected adults, and the greater community. These experiences help prepare teens for life as contributing members of their families, peer groups, and communities. The program is made possible through the generous support of the Mountain Sky Guest Ranch Fund, the O.P. and W.E. Edwards Foundation, the Walter L. and Lucille Braun Family Charitable Gift Fund, the Gilhousen Family Foundation, and Hopa Mountain members. The Park County program is collaboratively organized with LINKS for Learning in Livingston. Hopa Mountain is a Bozeman-based non-profit that invests in rural and tribal citizen leaders, adults, and youth in their efforts to improve education, ecological health, and economic development. To learn more, visit www.hopamountain.org. Citizen leaders are those individuals—adults and youth—who step forward when they recognize that their community needs help. Hopa Mountain provides these leaders with training, mentoring, and networking opportunities. Promoting and supporting youth leadership and community service is core to Hopa Mountain’s mission. Hopa Mountain’s Youth Leadership Camp applications are available online at www.hopamountain.org or by calling (406) 586-2455 or emailing info@hopamountain.org. • page 2B • Volume 22, Number 11 - June 1, 2015 • The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.bozone.com • 406-586-6730 ––– Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” J une 1, 2015 • T he e co Z one • P age 3B Energy conservation competition launches The City of Bozeman invites the public to participate in the second Bozeman Energy Smackdown, an energy conservation challenge to help local residents reduce their energy use, save money on their utilities, and earn rewards and recognition for energy use reductions. The Bozeman Energy Smackdown is a year-long competition designed to help you easily understand and track your energy usage, and learn simple and costeffective ways to save energy and money. Engage in friendly competition and compare your energy use to that of your neighbors and energy efficient homes to see how your home stacks up, and compete to win monthly $100 Downtown Dollar gift cards and two grand prize $1,000 gift cards to your favorite local home improvement store! All participants will have access to the new, interactive Bozeman Energy Center platform, which offers automated utility bill tracking, no- and low-cost strategies to reduce your energy bills, informa- MSU team publishes findings about arthritis tion on available rebates, and a personalized plan of activities. Participants will also receive monthly emails with detailed energy use and reduction strategies, and have access to educational programs and workshops on energy efficiency and conservation technologies. Residents may be eligible for a free energy appraisal and energy-efficiency recommendations, such as improvements to lighting, insulation, electronics, and heating, from NorthWestern Energy. The Bozeman Energy Smackdown is a City of Bozeman initiative, with support from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and NorthWestern Bozeman City Hall with natural Energy. light illuminates the central stairs. All area residents in the greater description and to sign up, visit Bozeman area with a commitment www.bozemanclimatepartners.net, to implement energy-efficiency projects are eligible to participate in or for more information contact Heather Higinbotham, City of the competition; only residents Bozeman Energy Conservation within the Bozeman City limits are Technician at (406) 582-2370 or eligible for monthly and grand hhiginbotham@bozeman.net. • prizes. For a full competition Pop over to the Bozeman Flea On Sunday, May 31st at 11 am, come to the Hotel Baxter to peruse the vintage, handmade, and found wares of local makers, artists, and collectors at the Bozeman Flea! These vendors are devoted to infusing the spirit of Montana into their lives and work, whether it be through creating handmade jewelry, curating collections of western style vintage goods, screen printing tshirts, sculpting pottery, or even making jewelry for chickens. Be sure to visit the poet’s booth...he will be crafting short love poems on a typewriter inspired by ‘90s pop music. Come wander through the booths of beautiful things and support local artisans! The Bozeman Flea is sure to please. For information, visit bozemanflea.com. • MSU finds higher returns with pulse crops Jenny Lavey, MSU News Service Wheat growers who grow both pea and wheat in their fields are likely to lessen the economic risks of farming while maintaining the same level of profits as those who grow only wheat or leave a field fallow, according to a group of Montana State University scientists. The scientists recently published their findings in Agronomy Journal. “Across the state, farmers for a long time have been touting the benefits of pulse crops, so it’s nice to have detailed data pulled from an economic analysis that proves pulse crops are a safe bet, at least in (more) moist areas of the state,” said Perry Miller, an MSU land resources and environmental sciences professor and the lead author of the study. Miller, along with a team of researchers that included MSU Soil Fertility Extension Specialist Clain Jones and Agricultural Economics Assistant Professor Anton Bekkerman from the MSU College of Agriculture, compared six cropping systems over a four-year period, following a sixyear soil transition period. Those cropping systems were: fallow followed by wheat (both tilled and no-till), continuous wheat, pea followed by wheat, pea that could be marketed for grain followed by wheat, pea that could be used for forage followed by wheat, and pea that was terminated and used as manure followed by wheat. The research team also performed an analysis of these systems when high and low rates of commercial nitrogen fertilizer were applied at seeding. Their research showed pea is an agronomic and economic benefit to wheat cropping systems, for several reasons. First, the organic nitrogen— a by-product of pea and a vital fertilizer that can be used by a successive planting of wheat— was utilized by the wheat as it grew and served as a reserve when there was excess moisture in 2010, Miller said. Second, pea followed by wheat cropping systems consistently provided increased economic return stability and strong protein levels in wheat, despite the extra costs associated with these systems, such as additional seeding costs, according to Miller. He added that buying and applying commercial nitrogen is often an immense cost for farmers. Ultimately, however, growing pea in a wheat system required less commercial nitrogen than in wheat systems that don’t grow pea or other pulse crops. The organic nitrogen from the pea also contributed to higher protein premiums, according to Bekkerman, who said consistently securing protein premium is important to maintain profitability. During dry years, markets value higher protein wheat less, Bekkerman noted, because there is typically a surplus of high protein grain across most Montana markets. Conversely, protein price discounts are higher during wetter years when many farmers have higher yields but lower protein content. The study suggested that in a wetter year, more organic nitrogen was released, and in a drier year, less nitrogen was released (to align with lower yields). The nitrogen levels in the soil from pea helped increase yield and protein of the wheat crop, according to Jones. At the same time, the nitrogen levels added benefits to the soil for future crops. These benefits were not found in continuous wheat and fallow followed by wheat cropping systems. Because moisture levels are not known in advance and can be different from year to year, a market’s estimate of protein content, and a producer’s economic return, must be evaluated for both high and low moisture scenarios, Bekkerman said. To get a sense of historical difference in protein markets, Bekkerman analyzed data from 40 different Montana grain elevators over the last 12 years. Of those years, seven had low-protein discounts and five had high-protein discounts. From his data set, Bekkerman found that in moist environments (that allowed for more intensive grain pea–wheat systems), average additional annual net revenue was $75 per acre higher than a no-till fallow–wheat system, regardless of the nitrogen rate or the differences in how much markets value protein across years. In less intensive systems, such as growing pea for forage or for manure systems followed by wheat (pea-based systems), economic outcomes depended on the applied nitrogen rate. When the full amount of recommended nitrogen rate was applied, both the pea-based and traditional fallow followed by wheat approaches had approximately the same net revenues and risk. However, when half of the recommended nitrogen rate was used, four-year economic returns for pea-based systems were, on average, $86 higher per acre and economic returns for the peabased systems were 50 percent less risky, Bekkerman said. Bekkerman said that the study found producers who reduce nitrogen input using fallow and wheat only are likely to have lower returns with more economic risk. • ever, and some people don’t respond Montana State University to them, Quinn said. Some people researchers and their collaborators respond at first, but not forever. have published their findings about “There is a real need to develop a chemical compound that shows new kinds of drugs that are differpotential for treating rheumatoid ent,” Quinn said. “They could be arthritis. combined with other available drugs The paper ran in the June issue or replace drugs that aren’t working of the Journal of Pharmacology and for patients.” Experimental Therapeutics (JPET), and Researchers in his laboratory and one of its illustrations is featured on the cover. JPET is a leading scientific elsewhere identified a new chemical compound, journal that covcalled IQ-1S, ers all aspects of in a previous pharmacology, a study, Quinn field that investisaid. Then they gates the effects conducted a of drugs on bionew study to logical systems understand and vice versa. how the small“This journal molecule comis one of the top pound works journals that against reports new types rheumatoid of therapeutics arthritis. They that are being explained their developed,” said findings in the Mark Quinn, JPET paper. senior author on The paper the paper and a said IQ-1S sigprofessor in nificantly MSU’s reduced the Department of (Image courtesy of Mark Quinn) severity of colMicrobiology lagen-induced and Immunology. arthritis, which is a model for The department is part of the rheumatoid arthritis, and inhibited College of Agriculture and the the destruction of cartilage and College of Letters and Science. bone. The compound worked Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic because it targeted kinase proteins autoimmune disorder that affects an that send out signals for destructive estimated 1.3 million people in the and inflammatory activities. Since world, Quinn said. Characterized by IQ-1S inhibited the kinase activities, stiff, swollen joints, it’s a progressive it suppressed inflammation in joint disease that occurs when the body’s tissue and lymph node cells. immune system attacks its own cells. Eight scientists collaborated on Inflammation in the lining of the the study that was published in joints leads to loss of bone and cartiJPET. In addition to Quinn, the lage. People who have rheumatoid MSU researchers were senior scienarthritis lose mobility and joint functist Igor Schepetkin and research tion without adequate treatment. associates Liliya Kirpotina and Irina New kinds of drugs have been Kochetkova. developed for treating the disease, Their collaborators at other instiQuinn said. Called biological drugs, tutions were Deepa Hammaker and or “biologics,” they are made from Gary Firestein from the University genetically engineered proteins or of California, San Diego; Andrei antibodies that act on substances in Khlebnikov from Altai State the immune system. When used to Technical University and Tomsk treat rheumatoid arthritis, they interrupt signals that fuel the inflam- Polytechnic University in Russia; and Sergey Lyakhov from the matory process. Two such drugs are National Academy of Sciences in ENBREL and HUMIRA. the Ukraine. • Biologics can be expensive, how- www.BoZone.com Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” ––– The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.bozone.com • 406-586-6730 • Volume 22, Number 11 - June 1, 2015 • page 3B P age 4B • T he e co Z one • J une 1, 2015 MSU study showing more efficient forests MSU News Service European forests became nearly 20 percent more efficient at using water during the 20th century because of increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide, although, surprisingly, this didn’t result in regional water savings, according to an international consortium that involved Montana State University. The research team published its results May 11th in Nature Climate Change, a monthly journal dedicated to publishing the most significant and cutting-edge research on the science of climate change, its impacts and wider implications for the economy, society and policy. Ben Poulter, an MSU faculty member with a dual appointment in the ecology department and Montana Institute on Ecosystems, was one of the co-authors. The researchers discovered the increased efficiency after investigat- ing the consequences of greater amounts of atmospheric carbon dioxide on plant functioning and feedbacks to the environment. They noted that leaves play a major role in global terrestrial carbon and water cycles, with more than 100 kilograms of water passing through the tiny stomatal pores to photosynthesize one kilogram of sugars. Changes in how ecosystems cycle water under increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations have implications for flooding, soil moisture and climate. The team began its study by collecting tree rings from Morocco to Norway and measuring carbon isotopes to determine variations in water efficiency, which is defined as the amount of water needed to assimilate a given amount of carbon. They also used statistical techniques and model simulations to determine how trees and forests responded to climate variations and Yellowstone seeks public comment Yellowstone National Park, in coordination with partner agencies Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Wyoming Game & Fish Department and the U.S. Forest Service, is seeking public input on a proposed project to remove nonnative brook trout from Soda Butte Creek and re-introduce genetically pure Yellowstone cutthroat trout into the stream. The objective is to remove brook trout by applying an EPA-approved piscicide (rotenone) to Soda Butte Creek upstream of Ice Box Canyon. The project will restore an important fishery in upper Soda Butte Creek and serve to protect cutthroat trout populations of the entire Lamar River watershed from future invasion by nonnative brook trout. Genetically pure Yellowstone cutthroat trout populations have declined throughout their natural range in the Intermountain West, succumbing to competition with and predation by nonnative fish species, a loss of genetic integrity through hybridization, habitat degradation, that plant responses to increased carbon dioxide will substantially increase soil moisture or river run-off.” By accounting for climate change and its influence on the behavior of stomata – microscopic openings in the leaves — the researchers said the study provides benchmark information about how trees respond to increased carbon dioxide. They added that one of the key uncertainties in projecting global climate is how the models represent the carbon cycle, but they were pleased with how their study handled that. “We were able to compare the tree-ring-based estimates with various vegetation models and were pleased to see tight agreement. This sort of testing helps us understand where we can further improve models, or in this case gives us confidence in the model projections for these ecosystem metrics,” said coauthor Chris Huntingford, a climate modeler at the Center of Ecology and Hydrology in the United Kingdom. David Frank, lead author of the study and a dendroclimatologist at the Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL, noted that “Tree-ring data provide one of the unique opportunities to obtain long-term records of ecosystem responses to climate change.” Poulter said the research also showed the importance of studying processes on a variety of scales, from the stomata to ecosystems. “Deep insights into the complex array of earth system feedbacks are only possible by coordinating large interdisciplinary research teams and approaches integrating both empirical data and model results,” Poulter said. • Montana Chamber Music Society Festival predation, and angling harvest. Public comments are being collected until Friday, June 19th, on the Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) website, http://parkplanning.nps.gov/YELL SBCFishRestoration. This action is being considered under a documented categorical exclusion that would amend the Native Fish Conservation Plan/Environmental Assessment (EA) as the action qualifies under the previously documented and approved adaptive management framework of that plan/EA, with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) signed on May 18, 2011. • Happenings at Hopa Mountain Springtime brings about all kinds of activity, and Hopa Mountain is no exception. Here are a few events coming up in June and July! There will be a free Hopa Mountain webinar on Thursday, June 11th at 10 am for citizen leaders. Good to Great: Improving your Grant Writing for Youth Programs will help anyone who is running a youth program and wants to improve their grant writing so they can offer more. This one hour webinar will provide a brief introduction to grant-writing basics and how you can be more effective in describing your programs and outcomes for youth. Applications are now being accepted for Hopa Mountain’s Youth Leadership Summer Camps, Igniting the Flame Within. With generous support, Hopa Mountain is offering two free-of-charge sum- increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Climate variations, including regional warming and increases in carbon dioxide, affect isotopes and water use efficiency. The researchers determined that the water-use efficiency in temperate forests increased by 14 percent in broadleaf species and 22 percent in needleleaf species. Interestingly, that increase didn’t translate into a reduction in transpiration and the regional water balance, however. Computer simulation modeling showed instead that any net savings from increased water efficiency was countered by a longer growing season, increases in leaf area and greater transpiration. “It thus seems unlikely that plants will reduce the surface-toatmosphere flux of water vapor — a strong greenhouse gas,” the researchers said. “It is also unlikely mer camps for Gallatin and Park County teens ages 13 to 17. The camp for Park County teens will be held Monday, June 15th through Friday, June 19th and Gallatin County’s teen camp will take place Monday, July 6th through Friday, July 10th. Teens will experience leadership workshops, white water rafting, participate in a community service project, and tour Butte’s famous underground mine. For more information, please contact Tristin Lowe at tristin@hopamountain.org. The 2015 youth leadership camps are made possible by the generous support of the Walter L. and Lucille Braun Family Charitable Gift Fund, the Mountain Sky Guest Ranch Fund, O.P. and W.E. Edwards Foundation, First Interstate Foundation and Hopa Mountain members. • Monday, July 6th through Sunday, July 12th, the Montana Chamber Music Society will celebrate the 27th Annual Montana Chamber Music Festival 2015, featuring members of the renowned Muir String Quartet and acclaimed guest artists. The Bozeman public performance will take place at MSU’s Reynolds Hall in Bozeman at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, July 8th. Highlights from this year’s festival include the immortal Brahms Horn Trio, Chris Brubeck’s new Clarinet Quintet and the Dohnanyi Piano Quintet. Festival artists include Muir violinists Peter Zazofsky and Bayla Keyes, Muir cellists Michael Reynolds and Ilse-Mari Lee, violist Brant Bayless, pianist Michele Levin, clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein, bassoonist Kathleen Reynolds, and horn player William Scharnberg. Tickets will be available for purchase on Monday, June 15th at montanachambermusicsociety.org, at Cactus Records, or at ERA Landmark Realty on E Main St. Tickets are $27 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $10 for students. For more information, please call Kathleen Reynolds at 406-5514700. • 20th Annual Western Rendezvous Eagle Mount Bozeman will hold its 20th Annual Western Rendezvous on Saturday June 13th at Eagle Mount’s indoor riding arena at 6901 Goldenstein Lane. This event features a barbecue dinner, children’s carnival, live and silent auction, and a barn dance to the music of the Rocky Mountain Pearls. The Children’s carnival will start at 4 pm, dinner will be served at 6 pm, and a funfilled evening will last until 11 pm. It’s a great occasion to bring the entire family to! All the proceeds directly benefit Eagle Mount’s therapeutic recreational programs for people with disabilities and children fighting cancer. Ticket prices are $65 for a family (2 adults, 2 children), $29 for adults, and $8 for children (12 and younger). Tables of eight can also be reserved for $250 to ensure a great seat for the entire night. Tickets or tables can be purchased online at eaglemount.org or by calling Eagle Mount directly at (406) 586-1781. Since 1982, Eagle Mount has been transforming the lives of people with disabilities and children with cancer. With the help and support of a generous community, Eagle Mount opens up a world of adventures in skiing, horseback riding, swimming, camping, rock climbing, kayaking, cycling, fishing, and more that foster freedom, joy, strength, focus, and confidence. Set under the beauty of Montana’s legendary big sky, Eagle Mount focuses on people’s abilities while gently supporting their disabilities. Learn more at eaglemount.org. • Bison management plan to be discussed The National Park Service (NPS) and the State of Montana (State) have set the dates for three public scoping meetings in southwest Montana related to the development of a new Yellowstone-area Bison Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Meetings will be held in Bozeman on Tuesday, June 2nd at the Hilton Garden Inn, Gardiner on Wednesday, June 3rd at the Gardiner School, and West Yellowstone on Thursday, June 4th at the Holiday Inn. Each meeting will run from 6 to 8 pm and have an identical agenda. The meetings will begin with a brief presentation on the history of bison management and the need for a new bison management plan. Following the presentation, there will be an open house during which time staff from the NPS and the State will be available to answer questions. The meetings will also provide an opportunity for attendees to submit comments pertaining to the six preliminary alternatives and related issues set out in the public scoping newsletter. Anyone, whether attending a public meeting or not, can find more information and comment online at the NPS PEPC website at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/YEL LBisonPlan. The 90-day public scoping period closes June 15, 2015. At that point, the NPS and State will analyze and consider all feedback received and begin the preparation of the Draft EIS. This new bison management plan will replace the Interagency Bison Management Plan (implemented since 2001) taking into account available science and agency experience in managing bison. The new plan will serve as a management guideline aiming to conserve a wild and migratory population of Yellowstone-area bison, while minimizing the risk of brucellosis transmission between these wild bison and livestock to the extent practicable. A Record of Decision related to this new bison management plan is expected to be approved in mid-to-late 2017. Until then, management of bison in the Yellowstone area will continue under the current Interagency Bison Management Plan. • page 4B • Volume 22, Number 11 - June 1, 2015 • The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.bozone.com • 406-586-6730 ––– Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” Live Music @ 7pm Every Fri., Sat. & Sun. Norris Hot Springs The BoZone • Volume 22, Number 11 June 1, 2015 M usiC iN aND a rouND the B o Z oNe Red Ants Pants is just around the corner! The Red Ants Pants music festival is heading your way this July 2015! Music lineups have officially been announced — let’s take a sneak peek at a few of the artists who will be taking the Red Ants Pants stage this year: Holly Williams will grace the main stage on Saturday, July 25th. Hailing from one of the most famous lineages in American music would surely create challenges for other artists to create their own identity, but not for this singer-songwriter. The granddaughter/daughter of Hank Williams, Sr. & Hank Williams, Jr. respectfully, makes her independence evident on her third studio album — The Highway — released on her own imprint, Georgiana Records, earlier this year. Co-produced by Williams and Charlie Peacock (The Civil Wars), The Highway contains 11 original tracks written or co-written by Williams and features guest vocals from Jackson Browne (“Gone Away From Me”), Jakob Dylan (“Without You”), Dierks Bentley (“’Til It Runs Dry”), and Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow (“Waiting On June”). Taking the main stage on Saturday, July 25th, Americana powerhouse trio Red Molly is known for their gorgeous harmonies, infectious songwriting, and captivating stage presence. Laurie MacAllister (bass), Abbie Gardner (Dobro), and Molly Venter (guitar) weave together the threads of American music—from folk roots to bluegrass, from heartbreaking ballads to barn-burning honky tonk—as effortlessly as they blend their caramel voices into their signature crystalline, threepart harmonies. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band performs Sunday, July 26th on the main stage. Nearing their 5th decade together, the iconic and profoundly influential Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, often cited as a catalyst for an entire movement in Country Rock and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band American Roots Music, continues to add to their legendary status. With multi-platinum and gold records, strings of top ten hits such as “Fishin’ In The Dark” and “Mr. Bojangles”, multiple Grammy, IBMA, CMA Awards and nominations, the band’s accolades continue to accumulate. Their groundbreaking Will The Circle Be Unbroken album has been inducted into the U.S. Library of Congress as well as the Grammy Hall of Fame. NGDB’s recording of “Mr. Bojangles” was also inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2010. In 2014 “Fishin’ In the Dark” was certified platinum for digital downloads by the RIAA. Today, NGDB (Jeff Hanna, Jimmie Fadden, Bob Carpenter, John McEuen) continue their nonstop touring in their 49th year together. Recent tour stops included Stagecoach, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, and many more. The plans for their 50th anniversary are said to be extensive! Learn more at www.nittygritty.com. The Red Ants Pants Music Festival will take place July 23rd through the 26th in White Sulphur Springs. For tickets or more information on the Red Ants Pants Music Festival, visit their website at Catch “Music & Mussels” Wednesdays at Bridger Brewing Reels, mussels, and beer at Bridger Brewing Bridger Brewing, located on 1609 South 11th Avenue in Bozeman in the Town and Country complex, provides the Bozeman community with unique hand-crafted brews, fresh artisanstyle pizzas, and more. Locally owned, familyfriendly, and Bobcat proud, Bridger Brewing is located just across from campus and Bobcat athletic facilities. Not only are they known for their delicious pizza and full-bodied brews, they also host live music. Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 8 pm, Bridger Brewing hosts Mussels & Music! Come enjoy some live music over a half pound of succulent P.E.I. mussels with house-made sweet Italian sausage, tomatoes, garlic, and chili flakes, topped with parsley and tomato salsa. There is no cover charge...the music is free, but the mussels are not! The Bridger Creek Boys will be tearing up the stage on Wednesday, June 24th. This acoustic bluegrass band is steeped in old-time bluegrass tradition while pushing the genre with “newgrass”. They mix originals with covers of traditional bluegrass material (Bill Monroe, Dock Boggs, etc.) and more contemporary artists (Grateful Dead, Steve Earle, The Band, etc). The Bridger Creek Boys have spent the past six years bringing their music to audiences in Montana, Idaho, Bridger Creek Boys Wyoming and Colorado. The band The Bridger Creek Boys are Matt was a finalist in the 2007 Telluride New Band Broughton (fiddle, mandolin), Jim Dungan Competition. They also host the annual (guitar, blues harp), Tony Polecastro (dobro, Bozeman Bluegrass Festivals. banjo), and Scott Stebbins (bass). The line-up features an incredible energy and an outstanding level of playing. Every Sunday afternoon at 3 pm, the Montana Reel and Strathspey Society hosts a cèilidh (pronounced kay-lee) at Bridger Brewing! What exactly is a cèilidh? In this case, it’s a jam session and meetup for musicians who play traditional Irish and Scottish folk music. Bridger Brewing welcomes players of traditional folk instruments to play with them. If you know some Irish and Scottish tunes, bring them with you! If you don’t, then come anyway and they’ll turn you on to their tune resources so you can learn some tunes and join them! If you don’t have a musical bone in your body, come enjoy the music as an audience member over a pint! Donations are requested at the door for participants. To learn more about upcoming events, visit bridgerbrewing.com or call (406) 587-2124. Hours are 11:30 am to 9 pm daily. • P age 2C • T he R olling Z one • J une 1, 2015 Stop by Wild Joe*s for a wild show Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot is located in the heart of historic downtown Bozeman. Voted #1 coffeehouse in the Best of Bozeman 2014 and 2015, they’re also a Montana Eco Star recipient for sustainable business practices. Their aim is to serve the best coffee, espresso, and tea drinks in Montana — but they’re more than just that! With a capacity of 98 people, Wild Joe*s is also one of Bozeman’s most popular spots for eclectic live music. Here’s a look at their June lineup: Friday, June 5th, catch Mark Dixon & Bob Packwood. This band is Bob Packwood’s jazz/boogie/rockin’ the piano and Mark “Bongo” Dixon playin’ the right beats at the right time. Over the past 35 years these two seasoned musicians have performed with a “endless” list of truly greats, developing a chemistry only earned from spending 10,000 hours on the bandstand. Their motto: “Instrumental versions of songs we love without concern for style or genre.” Mark and Bob mix in enough jamming to get the party on. Their tight 2-piece band will rock and soothe, dance and trance. Fun for daze! Kristen Ford rolls into Bozeman, performing her latest material on Saturday, June 6th. Kristen Ford’s one-woman-band performance includes guitars, percussion and a variety of looping effects pedals, to create a unique musical experience that’s different every night. Her music fuses indie, folk, country, and blues with a healthy dose of rock and roll. Kristen is a Massachusetts native, with a traveler’s heart. She is currently spending the foreseeable future on the road, living in her van, and promoting her latest album, Tighten It Up. With this album, Kristen explores the format of looping vocals and guitar riffs, specifically writing for the sum of her moving parts: loopers, drums, vocals and stringed instruments. Within the constraints of that technology, a stacked and ambient vibe emerges, underpinning Ford’s ability to be acoustically brooding one moment, explosive and epic the next. Kristen is on a never-ending tour in support of her new release, Tighten It Up, which is available on www.kristenfordmusic.com. This is an all ages Kristen Ford show, so everyone come check out some great music! Friday, June 12th brings Montana Manouche to the stage, a gypsy jazz quartet that plays instrumental music in the style of Django Reinhardt and his contemporaries. Gypsy jazz, very popular in the 1930s, has been making a resurgence in recent years and is great dance music! Be sure to arrive by 7 pm to hear their full set. McMurtry to play Wells Fargo Steakhouse This Sunday, May 31st, celebrated Americana singer/songwriter James McMurtry will be playing at the Wells Fargo Steakhouse in Virginia City. McMurtry is the quintessential Americana artist, seamlessly combining rock, country and folk. Though active since 1989, he recently released his first studio album in six years, Complicated Game. McMurtry spins stories with a poet’s pen and a painter’s precision, but with a healthy dose of cynicism. Complicated Game tells the story of the common man, whether it be a farmer, rancher, bartender, or fisherman. He weaves social commentary into personal experience, creating a lyrically-driven narrative of an album. “It’s a little about the big old world verses the poor little farmer or fisherman. I never make a conscious decision about what to write about.” Be sure to catch McMurtry’s show Sunday, May 31st at 9 pm at the Wells Fargo Steakhouse in Virginia City. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For more information, visit www.wellsfargosteakhouse.com. • Visit Norris for a soak and a show This weekend, sink into the steamy waters of Norris Hot Springs and let some local songsmiths serenade you into relaxation. On Friday, June 5th, Butte native Chad Ball returns to the Poolside Stage. He will be playing a mixture of acoustic folk and blues with catchy storytelling melodies. Ball is strongly influenced by ‘70s folk and rock. You can hear his music on his website, chadballmusic.com. Neil Filo Beddow plays original folk rock for the soul. He describes his guitar style as the West Dakota stutter — his lyrically scrambled iambic pentameter can be politically bent, spiritually seeking, tongue in cheek humorous with just a twist of serious. He will be playing on Saturday, June 6th. A sampling of music can be found on soundcloud.com/neil-filo-beddow. As a duo that presents a full band sound, the music of You Knew Me When parades between a fusion of progressive indie-rock and folk compositions all infused with a myriad of pulsing and stirring beats. It’s the percussive elements and rhythmic nuances that set this band apart from typical folk fare. Their catchy melodies are deepened with beautiful harmonies and colored with pillowy acoustic guitar. Be sure to catch their show on Sunday, June 7th. Learn more at youknewmewhen.com. On Friday, June 12th, Bozeman’s Shea Stewart performs a distinctive blend of “stripped-down” acoustic blues and Americana. Perfect music to soak to! Catch “soul troubadour” Charlie Denison on Saturday, June 13th. He plays high-energy, acoustic Americana music that will take you on a trip through several decades in a series of sets. Denison will be covering Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Citizen Cope, Kenny Chesney and more. He will keep you captivated with his soulful, bluesy, raspy vocals. On Sunday, June 14th, Bozeman based singer-songwriter Mathias will be performing acoustic originals and a wide range of covers. Mathias plays throughout the Big Sky country and brings a following of fans to his shows at Norris. On Friday, June 19th, Aaron Williams from Helena-based rock/reggae band In Walks Bud will be playing solo set of tunes ranging from rock, folk, reggae, and instrumentals. Saturday, June 20th brings Americana singer/songwriter Jeff Carroll to the stage. Jeff Carroll’s music drinks deep from the well of country blues and American roots tradition. It is clearly finding it’s own way down the hillside. For additional information, visit his website and reverbnation.com/jeffcarrollmusic. On Sunday, June 21st, Ian Thomas will be performing on the Norris stage. After traveling for years as a street performer, Thomas began performing ‘indoors’ in New York City, where he recorded his debut album A Young Man’s Blues and his follow-up Live at Rockwood Music Hall. Since then, he has shared the stage with Taj Mahal, John Hammond, Cyril Neville, Corey Harris, Sam Bush, The Wood Brothers, The Avett Brothers, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Reverend Goat and Dr. John and has performed at festivals, including Bonnaroo, Pickathon and Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion. Performing both solo and with a band, Thomas draws on a variety of American roots influences, delivering a captivating raw live performance and distinctive sound from his original compositions on guitar, harmonica and kazoo. His latest release is the full-band album Live at the Preservation Pub, recorded in Knoxville. To learn more, visit ianthomasmusic.com. Norris Hot Springs is located outside of Norris, Montana on the side of route 84. Every performance starts at 7 pm. Cover is $9 and includes a hot dip in the pool. • On Saturday, June 13th, Wild Joe*s welcomes Matt Campbell back to the stage. Campbell is an American troubadour, the likes of Woody Guthrie and Ernest Tubb. That is to say, as a songwriter and performer Campbell covers considerable ground. Part poet, politician, and provocateur, he is a familiar and timeless presence. He almost always wears a hat, and offers a handshake and a smile. With vivid lyrical imagery and lingering melody, he sings songs that raise questions, that give thanks, that stir up long forgotten and fleeting memories. Across the guitar strings, his fingers drive like a freight train, or pluck gently like a feather bed. His voice is like no one else....remarkably, his own, too convincing to be classic. Wild Joe*s has invited him back time and time again for a reason...be sure to catch his performance! On Friday, June 19th, Megan Makeever will be playing her first show at Wild Joe*s. A soulful young singer/songwriter, Megan Makeever is a native of Bozeman and a very accomplished musician. She plays the flute and piano professionally, and is known for her jazzy vocals and soulful lyrics. Her music covers a wide variety of genres and styles such as folk, jazz, and pop. When gigging solo, she plays these songs on her keys or guitar. She has released three albums and received multiple awards for her songwriting including the Annual Humanitarian Award from Global Music Awards (2011). She lives a dual life as a classical flautist and is currently a Graduate Teaching Assistant in flute and music theory at the University of Montana. All Wild Joe*s performances run from 7 pm - 9 pm and there is a $5 cover unless otherwise noted. Wild Joe*s is located in downtown Bozeman on 18 West Main Street. Learn more at wildjoescoffee.com. • Sip some sweet cider at Lockhorn Lockhorn Cider House is now serving local artisan cheese and sausage boards, home-made soup of the day, and hummus plates — all gluten-free. But nothing pairs with delicious cider quite like live music! On Tuesday, June 2nd at 8 pm, Mark Keating will be playing traditional and modern acoustic guitar. Mark is very much inspired by traditional european, and Celtic music. He infuses elements or funk, jazz, latin, and folk into his originals. He plays covers from all styles of music, ranging from Townes Van Zandt to Johnny Mathis to Michael Jackson. He has also arranged a number of traditional Celtic folk songs for finger style guitar. All of the music is very heavily groove based. People have likened his music to Michael Hedges, Leo Kottke, Pierre Bensusan, and John Martyn. Singing and song writing have always been Sharon Iltis’ passion. She will be playing at Lockhorn Cider on Thursday, June 4th at 8 pm. Sharon has been singing and playing guitar for about 40 years in all types of venues and with bands of many different musical genres. Iltis’ repertoire of music includes folk, country, blues, oldies, and rock and roll. She describes her music as soothing, hopeful, energizing, thought provoking, and sometimes funny. Iltis draws inspiration from folk singers such as Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Joni Mitchell, to name a few. Be sure to catch Iltis’ soulful performance! On Sunday, June 14th, folk, jazz, and blues songstress Jami Lynn will take the Lockhorn stage. Lynn has made her mark on the Midwest. Hailing from the Great Plains of eastern South Dakota, the singer/songwriter began performing folk and bluegrass music at the age of thirteen. It took little coaxing from her grandfather to make the transition from the audience to the stage, where old-time country, polka, and regional folk music reigned supreme. At the age of sixteen, Jami began accompanying herself on guitar and writing her own music. After high school, Jami Lynn attended the University of South Dakota majoring in Vocal Performance. It was during these years that she met up with members of Sioux Falls folk-rock band Snakebeard Jackson, and recorded her first album, Dreamer, as Jami Lynn & The Aquila Band. Music blog Nine Bullets says of Lynn, “...[her] voice shifts easily from indie rock croon to a full bodied gospel to a traditional folk storyteller, making each song unique...” This lovely lady’s show is not to be missed! Thursday, June 18th, relax into summertime with In Walks Bud, a rock and reggae band. Having recently released their fourth album, Take Time, it is clear these guys have staying power. Their moving, progressive and youthful energy brings the audience to life, and it usually doesn’t take long til the soulful drumming and harmonious jams bring audience members to their feet, dancing their hearts out. On Wednesday, June 24th, join the Bozeman Racing Project for Trivia Night. Get your nerdy runner face on and answer trivia questions ranging from local Montana running questions to training and physiological questions, and some nerdy shoe questions! Who knows the most about running?! Winning teams will receive prizes. We will also raffle off a spot on the team for any newcomers. The Bozeman Racing Project is an adult amateur running racing team. They strive to enhance the current Bozeman running community (and graciously welcome new members!) through team sport philanthropy projects such as volunteers or hosting events and projects. To learn more, visit bozemanracingproject.com. On Sunday, June 28th, be sure to catch Sista Otis, a songwriting/ soul singing prophetess of rock n’ roll. Highly acclaimed by the critics with a wall full of awards, Sista Otis’ voice is pumps out 100% proof soul-shine so warm and good, it’ll make you throw your hands up and shout! Her headline achievements and record sales got critics’ attention, but her talent, stage charisma, and socially conscious songs captured their hearts. Sista Otis cut her teeth as a traveling street kid musician, writing and performing her own songs for pocket change, to become a national touring artist. She’s sure to put on quite a show, don’t miss it! Lockhorn hours are noon to midnight daily. The Lockhorn is located at 21 South Wallace Avenue, just south of Main Street. Visit Lockhorn’s website at www.lockhornhardcider.com for upcoming events throughout the year. • page 2C • Volume 22, Number 11 - June 1, 2015 • The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.bozone.com • 406-586-6730 ––– Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” J une 1, 2015 • T he R olling Z one • P age 3C Take a weekend retreat to Chico Chico Hot Springs is the perfect location for your getaway...not too long of a drive, but also just far enough away to leave your troubles elsewhere. The historic resort is located in the heart of Paradise Valley, just north of Yellowstone National Park and nestled in the foothills of the breathtaking Absaroka Mountain Range. Chico offers an extraordinary variety of accommodations, exceptional dining, outdoor adventures, live entertainment, ultimate relaxation, all with a warm smile and welcoming spirit from their friendly staff. One activity worth noting at Chico is the live music that’s featured during select evenings all year round. Here’s a look at what they have coming up in June: Chico welcomes Bottom of the Barrel to the stage on Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th. Though the band admits to having many musical influences, the true voice of this band is distinctly country…hard driving, classic outlawstyle country mingled with softer melodies and honest lyrics provide the launch pad for this band. Since the fall of 2011, BOTB has been touring and performing together as one of SW Montana’s best country rock bands. A collaboration of friends and co-open mic performers, the four members of BOTB have known each other and performed together (in many random arrangements) for a number of years. This particular arrangement of musical talent has allowed the members of BOTB to refine their sound and style to reflect their love of the good life and their love for a good time. Whether it’s a rowdy cover of their favorite Hayes Carll or Loretta Lynn song, or an original dance number like “Wallflower” or “Robert Keen Tunes”, BOTB will help you release your inner hillbilly. With roots dug deep into outlaw and classic country combined with many other influences, BOTB combines the classic country honky-tonk sound with a picking up culture and influences from musicians and eccentrics in Kentucky, Tennessee, Montana, and overseas. Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20th, Honky Tonk Heroes will be putting on a boot stompin’ show at Chico. Covering legends like George Jones and Willie Nelson to Nashville’s current kings like Jason Laney Lou & the Bird Dogs Honky Tonk Heroes rock curveball. Sunday, June 7th, soak to The Innocents, formerly known as “The Booze Hounds”. The Innocents play “old time quality, Montana trailer trash, rock ‘n roll”. Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th, catch Under the Bleachers. Under the Bleachers features Tim Borsberry on drums and backing vocals, Scott Williams on guitar and lead vocals, and Pat Borsberry (Tim’s brother) on bass and backing vocals. The band’s playlist offers a sweeping catalog of class and modern rock. On Sunday, June 14th, Charlie Denison will be playing a set of rock, soul, and Americana music. Originally from the suburbs of Indianapolis, Denison has become a soul troubadour through the years, Aldean and Jake Owen, the Honkytonk Heroes play classic and contemporary country from the past six decades. This isn’t a set full of tears-in-your-beers ballads either. We’re talking about a two-hands-onthe-steering-wheel, pedal-to-themetal country party band! Friday, June 26th and Saturday, June 27th, join Arizona’s Western Electric. Western Electric plays a tantalizing mix of pop tunes from the ‘50s, ‘60s ‘70s and lots of the latest country dance music. It’s music you’ll recognize and enjoy - at a volume that’s just right! Chico Hot Springs is located in Pray, Montana, 20 miles south of Livingston. Come sip, soak, and swing! For more information, call (406) 333-4933 or visit www.chicohotsprings.com. • Girlschool to play Faultline North Legendary all girl British hard rockers Girlschool are gearing up to storm North America for the first time in 20 years, joined on their Guilty As Sin tour by Crucified Barbara, leaders of the new wave of female hard rockers. Girlschool came together in 1978 in London, England and within two years landed a record deal and recorded their first album, produced by Vic Maile, well known for his work on The Who’s Live at Leeds and Motörhead’s Ace of Spades. Soon they had toured the world with the biggest names in heavy metal such as Black Sabbath, Motörhead, Rush, Iron Maiden, Scorpions, Deep Purple, Rainbow, and Blue Öyster Cult. In 2013, Girlschool celebrated their 35th anniversary, returning to Japan for the first time in 12 years and toured South America for the first time. Crucified Barbara originally formed in Stockholm, Sweden as a punk rock band in 1998 but soon changed their style to hard rock. They signed their first record deal in 2003. To date they have released four albums and this is their second tour of North America. Old James (Toronto, Canada) and Velvet Black (Quebec, Canada) complete this international lineup. Girlschool will be playing on Sunday, May 31st at the all ages venue, Faultline North. Doors are at 7 pm and the show begins at 8 pm. Tickets are $20, in store at Cactus Records or visit www.faultlinenorth.com. • 30th Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering Whether a marriage, business venture or tenure of employment, 30 years is a benchmark event! This Thursday, August 13th - Sunday, August 16th, the Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering & Western Music Rendezvous will celebrate its 30th Anniversary in Lewistown, MT. The Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering is the 2nd oldest cowboy poetry gathering in the country...a “signature event” for Lewistown, MT, a town located in the geographic middle of Montana that is already 100% western and devoted to agriculture much the same as it was 120 years ago. Cowboy hats, boots, big belt buckles, trucks and trailers are the rule, not the exception in Lewistown. Lewistown even has a livestock auction every Tuesday! Lewistown was recently selected as one of Montana’s most “beautiful towns” by theculturetrip.com. Main Street looks much as it did when gold prospectors, cattle kings and lumber barons came to town for business and pleasure as the Montana Territory transitioned from ‘open range’ to statehood. The Saturday night Grand Stage June’s freshest tunes & produce at farmers market Show at the 880-seat Fergus Center for the Performing Arts stars RED STEAGALL, poet laureate of Texas with special guest, songster, Dave Stamey. The show will be MC’d by Craig Nelson, cowboy poet extraordinaire. Tickets for the show are available at montanacowboypoetrygathering.com, at Don’s Store in Lewistown, or by calling 406-538-4575. Montana Cowboy Poetry is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history and heritage of the American cowboy of the Upper Rocky Mountain west. More than that, re-connecting with ancestral roots, whether of the west, mid-west, or immigrant forbearers, is a growing passion among Americans today. The earthy, steady, common sense ethics and principles of the American Cowboy ring true with so many today as they look back down their own family history lines. The authenticity and relevancy of cowboy poetry makes it a growing pursuit among so many today wanting to re-connect with the values and life styles of their forefathers. For more information about Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering, please visit montanacowboypoetrygathering.com or call 406-538-4575. • Since the early ‘70s, the Bozeman community has been holding farmers’ markets at Bogert Park and they are excited to continue that tradition! Each year The Bogert Farmer’s Market (BFM) starts the first Tuesday in June and runs consecutively for 17 Tuesdays throughout the summer. The market is dedicated to the promotion of local growers, artisans, crafters, musicians, non-profits, small businesses, and culinary artists. The Bogert Farmers’ Market is a place for families and friends to gather, socialize, support local, and share in a fun-filled community environment! This summer will bring many talented musicians to the stage to serenade shoppers and perusers alike, on the Market Stage and in the Band Shell. Be sure to arrive at the market by 5 pm to catch the band’s full set! On Tuesday, June 2nd, Laney Lou & the Bird Dogs will play on the Market Music stage. Spawned from a craigslist ad and an open mic night at the Haufbrau, The Bird Dogs have been playing their brand of folk music since November of 2013. Their raw and stompy sound is rooted in old traditional folk tunes, but draws influences ranging from Led Zeppelin to Gillian Welch. Comprised of four members with an array of personalities, The Bird Dogs are sure to put on a high energy, foot-tappin’ show that will leave you sweaty and smiling. Already creating a name for themselves in Bozeman, from gigs at bars to community events and weddings, they’re steadily gathering fans of all ages. Make sure to check out their website at www.thebird-dogs.com. After The award-winning Bozeman High School Jazz Band will play in the Band Shell. Tuesday, June 9th, be sure to watch multi-instrumentalist Dan Dubuque and blues band Too Little Too Late. On the Market Stage, catch talented multi-instrumentalist Dan Dubuque. A truly diverse musician, Dubuque plays many instruments and a variety of different genres. During his set, Dubuque might include a western slide guitar, ukulele, charango, and electric and acoustic guitars. His live shows feature both original songs and covers of various genres including blues, soul, rock, R&B, funk, African, and hip hop music. Bozeman blues band Too Little Too Late will play the Band Shell. Tuesday, June 16th brings jazz group The Vibe Quartet and New Orleans Americana duo Cottonwood Line to the BFM stages. The Market Stage will feature The Vibe Quartet, a jazz improv quartet featuring Haley Ford, Tyler Schultz and Weston Lewis. They play regularly on Mondays at 406 Brewing if you want to watch them play again! In the Band Shell, Americana band Cottonwood Line will be playing a harmony-driven mix of original songs and traditional country, blues, gospel and folk. Cottonwood Line is made up of Tarek Isham (guitar, harmonica, percussion and voice) and Julia Sanders (banjo, percussion and voice). They met and started playing together in New Orleans, a town overflowing with American roots music. Be sure to catch their set! Tuesday, June 23rd, Aaron Williams and Bozeman Municipal Band will make melodies that will waft in the summer evening breeze. On the Market Stage, Aaron Williams from Helenabased rock/reggae band “In Walks Bud” will be playing solo set of tunes ranging from rock, folk, reggae, and instrumentals. At 7:30 pm, head over to the Band Shell to catch the Bozeman Municipal Band. Bozeman Municipal Band is a traditional concert band that plays marches, medleys, and more. Be sure to make your way to the first farmer’s markets of the season to catch June’s freshest produce and the sweet sounds of live music! For more information, visit bogertfarmersmarket.org. • Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” ––– The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.bozone.com • 406-586-6730 • Volume 22, Number 11 - June 1, 2015 • page 3C P age 4C • T he R olling Z one • J une 1, 2015 The Interviews Girlschool: “Expect to have your eardrums blasted!” Veteran British rock band Girlschool will be taking the stage at Faultine North on Sunday, May 31st. The longest running female heavy metal band in history, these rockers have toured with the likes of Motorhead, Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, and Iron Maiden. This band has staying power, and they are celebrating the release of their latest studio album, Guilty As Sin, with their first North American tour in 20 years. RollingZone’s Anna Sagatov spoke with Enid Williams, Girlschool’s lead vocalist and bassist. RZ: Tell me about your new album, Guilty As Sin. How is it different from your previous work? What were you going for with this new album? EW: When we start working on an album we don’t have any specific plans or goal that we’re going for. The three main writers throw ideas into the ring or we present a song to the others and no one really knows what we’ve got till it’s finished. We all write what excites us. The album covers a lot of different influences from classic rock through the ages you’re especially excited to visit? Any friends you’re planning to see? EW: We love nature so we’re looking forward to seeing your spectacular scenery — and then the complete contrast of New York. And we get especially excited to visit health food stores as the range here is unbelievable! RZ:Girlschool has toured with some of the greatest rock bands of all time! I’m sure you all have great taste in music. Are there any new bands you’re really into? EW:We still love listening to the classic bands and the Foo Fighters are about as new as we get! RZ: How do you with some classic Girlschool and a few surprises! RZ:Last time you worked with this album’s producer, Chris Tsangarides, was in 1983 on your EP 1-2-3-4 Rock And Roll! How was it to work with him again? EW: Well the first time round it was just a one-off and it’s been several albums since we’ve worked with anyone other than Tim Hamill. It’s good sometimes to shake things up a bit and it was certainly a completely different way of working! RZ:This will be your first North American tour in 20 years! What made you decide to come out this way? EW: We had a tour booked a few years back but the visas didn’t come through in time. We get lots of American fans asking us when we’re coming over so we were determined to make it happen and it’s great to be here. RZ: Have you ever been to Montana before? What are your impressions? EW: Friendly people, great food! RZ:Is there anywhere in the US feel about [your opening act for this tour] Crucified Barbara? Do you see yourselves in them at all? EW: We think Crucified Barbara are great. Musically they’re more of the Riot Girl generation so we’re quite different but there’s a lot of respect. And of course we’re both guitar bands who make a lot of noise! RZ: It’s pretty impressive that you all have played together for so long. How do you do it? EW: I’m not sure how we do it but maybe it’s a case of we don’t know how not to do it. Like family, we’re stuck together. RZ: Tell me about your live shows...what can we expect? EW: We will play all the favorite Girlschool songs and a couple from the new album. Expect to have your eardrums blasted! Faultine North is located at 346 Gallatin Park Dr. in Bozeman. Faultline North is an all-ages venue with alcohol available for purchase at the downstairs bar. The show starts at 8 pm with doors at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 and available for purchase at faultlinenorth.com. • Bozeman’s Panther Car releases new EP, Labyrinth Bozeman progressive rock band Panther Car just wrapped up their regional tour to promote their new EP, Labyrinth. This album is a cohesive collection of songs, showcasing Panther Car’s edgy, experimental sound. Dustin Tucker, Music Villa’s Montana Music Life ambassador, writes, “If you like creative rock with thoughtful arrangements and searing soundscapes, you MUST check out [Labyrinth]! They also put on a great live show!” Be sure to check out this album for a taste of one of Bozeman’s most creative rock bands. RollingZone’s Anna Sagatov spoke to Chris Kirkwood, the drummer of Panther Car. RZ: So how did you guys get started? CK: Well I joined the band after it started...they were a rock group in town, and I would just have them over sometimes to jam, and from there we all built pretty solid musical communication. I wasn’t even a drummer at the time, I just liked playing drums. Their drummer was leaving, and so they said, “This kid, we want to play with him”. I was actually kind of reluctant...I didn’t want to commit to the band at first because I just loved jamming. I just really liked getting together and playing uncomfortably loud until something fell together, you know? So it’s definitely different than composed music. It’s kind of like a job. Like in a band people rely on you and you rely on other people...I wasn’t excited about it at first. RZ: Was it difficult to learn drums for this band not having been a drummer previously? CK: Not too hard, I mean there were a couple things....they were relying on me to keep them together and I wasn’t used to that, I was used to just listening to other people and relying on them to keep the rhythm. So keeping time was probably the hardest thing, but I’d say it was easy because I love to dance to music and drumming is very similar to dancing...though drumming is more of a relationship with the music than dancing because you get to control it, too. So as long as I’m dancing behind the kit, I’m doing a good job! RZ: I saw that you guys have been playing a lot of shows around Montana lately, what are your live shows like? CK: So people hear our music on the radio, and it’s usually our old stuff which is a little bit lighter, and then we get there...we play so loud and have a great time...I feel like you can really tell that we put a lot of time into our songs. I think sometimes people don’t even dance, they just watch us...because we’re more putting on a show than just providing entertainment with music. In other cities we usually meet people who want to have us over to their houses...so it’s more than just playing music for people. We’re doing what we want, we don’t care what the audience is doing or thinking. We’re just having fun. RZ: Nice! So can you tell me a little bit about how Labyrinth, this EP you just released, is different from your old work? CK: Yeah, I think the biggest difference is that we had a moment in time where we were like, “OK, let’s settle down, take a break from playing shows and write until we have an EP and then record it and go on tour”. And it all kind of changed at the end because I just graduated from school and I’m going away for the summer so touring had to be between the gap of graduating and changing. So I think this one’s a little more consistent. RZ: You’re going away for the summer? Does that mean that Panther Car will be no more? traveling, so we had a little bit of a time crunch at the end. But we still had the intention that we were gonna make five songs, keep them consistent, and record them. So what happened was a cohesive body between five songs, whereas our older stuff was more of just a collection of songs we wrote as we were touring, so our style was always CK: No, definitely not! I’ll be back in August, and our lead singer Scott is going back to school so we’re definitely gonna stick around here, and I have plans to build a tiny house this winter. Bozeman winters are long, so we have a good practice space. Winter time is our time to crack down and summer time is our time to have fun. RZ: I heard you guys don’t talk about why your band is called Panther Car...why not?! CK: Well...it sounds like an arbitrary name. And it’s like, “Panther Car”? Why would you take two words and push them together like that? It’s actually a thing that one of us has in our house, but we don’t tell anyone about it, and it’s our little secret thing and secrets are nice to have. RZ: (Laughter) So if I saw this “panther car” in this person’s house would I be able to recognize it as a panther car, or is it just completely unrecognizable? What is it?...Well I guess you can’t tell me… CK: You’d have to search for it, and you could probably figure it out upon finding it… RZ: (Laughter) Cool, well... thank you… CK: Yeah, I told you more than we tell most people! RZ: Hah! ...Is it alright if I publish this? CK: (Laughter) Yeah! I think it’s fine, it’d actually be funny to have people questioning us about it more, there’d be more pressure from the community to keep it a bigger secret, you know? RZ: For sure. So is there anything else you want to tell me about the band? CK: Just come up and talk to us, we love talking to people and making friends. Even if our music is heavy, we’re still good people! • Spend an evening out at the Ellen Enter the Ellen and it is as if you are stepping back in time. The elaborate crown molding, gilded plaster carvings, and ornate light fixtures are a reflection of a bygone era when playhouses were palaces and people gathered to be mesmerized by the magic of live theatre and music. This June, enjoy live music events throughout the month at the beautiful Ellen Theatre. Catch the songs of Ben Bullington with Darrell Scott & Friends on Friday, June 5th at 8 pm. Scott, with special guests Bill Payne, John Lowell, Tom Murphy, Kris Clone, and Joanne Gardner, celebrate the release of Darrell’s new CD 10 - Songs of Ben Bullington. Scott, a songwriter, and Bullington, a doctor who practiced in White Sulphur Springs and Big Timber, forged a friendship in the years leading up to Ben’s death of pancreatic cancer. This collection of musicians is presenting this onetime show to raise awareness of Ben’s music and help fund the album release. CDs will be for sale at the show. There are three seating levels for this show, with a limited number available at $50, a 2nd tier at $35, and a 3rd level at $25. Performing Friday, June 12th at 8 pm, The Special Consensus is a four-person acoustic bluegrass band that formed in the Chicago area in 1975. The band has released 17 recordings and appeared on numerous NPR programs and cable television shows, including The Nashville Network and the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. International tours have brought the band to Australia, Canada, Europe, Ireland, South America, and the United Kingdom. The Special Consensus has appeared in concert with many symphony orchestras and has brought an informative in-school presentation, the Traditional American Music (TAM) Program, to schools nationally and internationally since 1984. Band leader/banjo player Greg Cahill is the former President/Board Chair of the Nashville-based International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), the former President of the Nashville-based Foundation for Bluegrass Music and the recipient of the IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award in 2011. Other band members include mandolin player Rick Faris, guitarist Dustin Benson and upright bass player Dan Eubanks. The 2012 band release Scratch Gravel Road (Compass Records) was GRAMMY nominated for the Best Bluegrass Album award and two songs from the 2014 band release Country Boy: A Bluegrass Tribute To John Denver (Compass Records) received IBMA awards for Recorded Event of the Year and Instrumental Recorded Performance of the Year. Adults tickets to this show are $15. Children 17 and younger are $9.50. Beer, wine and other refreshments, which may be brought into the theatre, will be available in the lobby one hour before the show. For questions, or to purchase tickets over the phone, please call The Ellen box office at (406) 585-5885. Learn more at www.theellentheatre.com. • page 4C • Volume 22, Number 11 - June 1, 2015 • The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.bozone.com • 406-586-6730 ––– Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” J une 1, 2015 • T he R olling Z one • P age 5C What’s up at the Eagles in June The Eagles Bar, a decades-long staple of downtown Bozeman, draws a diverse crowd. From cowboys to ski bums to college kids, you can witness nearly every demographic on a typical night. They host live music, karaoke, serve inexpensive drinks, and as always, have unlimited free peanuts! Here’s a look at what’s coming up in May and June: Thursday, June 4th at 7 pm, come get rowdy at a punk show at the Eagle’s Upstairs Ballroom. Colorado punk bands Serial Killer Sunday School, People Corrupting People, and Bootjack & Bonz will be stopping through Bozeman on their western US tour from Denver, Colorado. They will be joined by Bad Religion cover band Against the Grain and Montana punk band S.B.D..This is an all ages show. Alcohol will be available in the main bar, though not allowed in the Ballroom. This Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th at 9 pm be sure to catch Alter Ego. Alter Ego plays a mixed set-list with a great list of tributes to bands you all know and love, as well as originals. Their songs can be heard on local radio stations between Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin! To learn more, visit their website, reverbnation.com/alteregobozeman. Step on out and support your local Bitter Root Humane Association by dancing to the sounds of Dark Horse on Friday, June 12th at 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm at the Eagles Lodge 125 N. 2nd St., Hamilton. Admission is a $7 donation with net proceeds benefiting the Shelter - saving lives, one home at a time. Come see Groove Wax play rock, country, and blues on Friday, June 12th. Groove Wax is former Jamelution members Cindy Damjanovich, Junior Damjanovich, and Nik Damjanovich, plus former SaddleTramp Band member, Gary Peterson, and Rockin’ Steve ‘Monster’ Melia of Billings. Saturday, June 20th at 9 pm, be sure to catch the vintage country sounds of The Bus Driver Tour. In the spring of 2011, songwriters Ian Thomas, Paul Lee Kupfer, and Danny Freund joined forces to start a band. The three met a few years before while on tour in Montana. They traveled well together and gained mutual respect for each other as songwriters. While on the road, they established themselves as each other’s backing band, switching between guitars, drums and bass. The result has been an authentic blend of energy and momentum that is The Bus Driver Tour. Currently, the Alter Ego band calls Livingston, Montana and Knoxville, Tennessee home as they have deep admiration and musical roots in both States. See more at thebusdrivertour.com. Thursday, June 25th at 9 pm, come enjoy the delicious grooves of Mighty Flick. Preheat dance floor to a cozy temperature. In a large bowl, combine a generous mix of classic rock and roll and eighties dance hits, sprinkle with modern alternative rock, add a dash of country swing, and top with some Gen-X pop inspiration. Blend on high until the vibe is exciting and the groove is irresistible, then bake until the songs are tight and punchy. Turn down the lights, serve with cocktails and dancing shoes, and you have a great evening of live music and entertainment! Mighty Flick is a three-piece, high-energy dance band whose members are familiar faces of the Montana music scene. Performing throughout Montana venues since the late eighties/early nineties, their enthusiasm and love for music is contagious, sometimes inspirational, and always entertaining. Come play a game of pool and listen to some great local bands at the Eagles Bar, located at 316 East Main Street next to the Nova Cafe. For more information, call (406) 587-9996. • Summer jams at Kountry Korner Cafe Kountry Korner Cafe, located at 81820 Gallatin Road in 4 Corners, features live music throughout the month. Here’s a look at their upcoming dates: What better way to enjoy a hearty dinner than to be entertained with live music? Tuesday, June 9th, 16th, and 23rd, be sure to stop by Kountry Korner to enjoy a delicious roasted chicken and rib buffet all while listening to the sweet sounds of Americana musician Rich Mayo. A multi-instrumentalist, Mayo plays the guitar, harp and vocals. He plays an Americana mix you’re sure to enjoy, and his wife, Tanna, adds a flute and lovely female voice. Talented, local pianist Bob Britten will take the stage on Saturday, June 6th, 13th, and 27th. Britten studied piano and guitar as a youth growing up in New Jersey, but it was the guitar that brought him to Montana. He stud- ied classical guitar and attended Christopher Parkening’s master classes at Montana State University in 1981 and 1982. He played guitar and piano in various bands in Billings including the Gentlemen of Jazz and solo piano nightly at the Cellar 301 for several years. Greek-born American country singer/songwriter Kostas will be playing on Sunday, June 7th. He has a long, woven music history, having written several top-ten and award-winning country songs for artists including Dwight Yoakam, Patty Loveless, George Strait, and Travis Tritt. He recorded one album, XS in Moderation, in 1994. Be sure to catch his show, this talented artist is not to be missed! On Sunday, June 14th, catch Tom Catmull, who’s music has been described as “original rock and pop music with a smattering of sonic delicious”. He was featured in Paste Magazine’s “10 Montana Bands You Should Listen to Now”, in which the author writes, “it harkens back to the vibe of old-school, ’60s classic rock just as much as it sounds truly original and unique.” On Friday, June 19th and 26th at 5:30 pm, Claudia Williams of Montana Rose will be taking the stage for a solo set. Claudia Williams isn’t just a singer; she’s a sorceress, creating phrasing and emphasis for each song she writes. Her solo set will include Americana folk music. Pianist Stefan Stern will play at Kountry Korner at 5:30 pm on Saturday, June 20th. Though he is the Music Director for Montana Ballet Company, he does not exclusively play classical. This multi-faceted musician does freelance work as a jazz, classical, and rock pianist, and leads the local band “Lester Rocks”. He has been featured twice on Eric Funk’s Emmy Award winning show, 11th and Grant – in the Spring of 2013 as a solo classical pianist and in the Fall of 2013 with the band “Tumbledown House.” Additionally, Mr. Stern has played with the Bozeman Symphony, the Glenn Johnston Swing Band, the Bridger Mountain Big Band and MT Ballet Company, among others. Sunday, June 21st at 5:30 pm, Wade Montgomery will take the stage. His music, part country and part folk, is permeated with honesty and candidly speaks to the American experience with the directness that only comes from a songwriter who has lived, first-hand, everything he writes, including his life growing up on the reservation. For more information call (406) 586-2281 or visit the Kountry Korner Cafe Facebook page. • Bring the family, grab your neighbors Bozeman Symphony & Lion’s Club – we’ll see you at Summerfest! present Festival of the 4th The 16th annual Summerfest ‘Along the Yellowstone’ takes place July 17th and 18th in Livingston’s beautiful Sacajawea Park .This family friendly event is Livingston’s summer celebration and typically hosts Park High alumni for their reunion celebra- ing alums. Ten Ft. Tall and 80 Proof will take the stage at 6pm, and Someday, Miss Pray opens up the music at 4pm. Saturday’s music options include headliner Will Kimbrough Band at 8pm, Holly Williams at 6pm, Jim Lauderdale at 4pm, the tions. The Livingston Recreation Department hosts the event and proceeds go back into local programs like band shell repairs, roller skates and new equipment to benefit the whole community. Summerfest takes place over two days this year, opening from noon to 10 pm on Friday, July 17th and 10 am to 10 pm on Saturday, July 18th. Family activities are scheduled throughout the festival including bouncy houses, dunk tank, alpacas, folk purse making, face painting, a photo booth, free swimming and more. Local artist Betsy Hall will lead children in painting a mural both days – all materials will be provided. Annie Conley will lead a NIA session on Saturday morning for all ages and fitness levels. Food vendors are being expanded this year – keeping your favorites and adding new options for festival food. The music schedule is also a mix of old favorites and new options, with perennial favorite the Max headlining Friday night’s show at 8pm for the delight of all the return- Two Bit Franks at 2pm and the day’s music begins with a special performance by the Park High Jazz/Salsa band at 12:30pm. Food and craft vendors are welcome to get involved with Summerfest, and this year there is a new “Friend of Summerfest” program. For your $100 tax deductible donation, you’ll receive two color “Friends of Summerfest” t shirts, two complimentary weekend passes and appreciation for your gift on the Summerfest website. Any questions concerning sponsorship or vendors please contact Breanna Polacik at 406/222-8155. Summerfest two day passes are being sold at the Chamber of Commerce, City of Livingston City/County Complex office, Building/Utility Office, Verizon and online at www.livsummerfest.com. Two day passes are $20 for 13 years and up, $10 for ages 7 – 12, 6 and under are free. Daily passes are sold at the gate during Summerfest for $15 per adult/$5 for kids (7 to 12). Senior Citizen (Age 65+, $10 day). • The Bozeman Symphony and Gallatin Empire Lions Club present the Festival of the Fourth at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman, Montana on Saturday, July 4th. The evening will begin at 6:30 PM with a fundraising BBQ at the Haynes Pavilion- an all-ages event! The Bozeman Symphony will perform a program of patriotic favorites at 9 pm, leading right into the traditional fireworks display at 10:30 pm. The concert and fireworks are free and open to the public. Tickets to the BBQ are $25 for adults and $15 for children under age 16. An anonymous donor will match 50% of the qualifying portion of each ticket sold. Proceeds from the BBQ support the free concert and the festival. The Gallatin Empire Lions Club has pre- sented the Festival of the Fourth for 18 years, providing both entertainment and fireworks, free of charge, to the greater Bozeman community. This is the 5th year the Symphony and Lions Club have collaborated presenting this community event, attracting over 5,000 attendees from Southwest Montana. Support for the Festival of the Fourth comes from American Bank, the Gianforte Family Foundation, Pepper Tree Catering and the Yellowstone Club Community Foundation. Please join the Symphony and Lions Club in thanking these businesses and individuals. For information on purchasing barbeque tickets please contact the Symphony at (406) 585-9774 orinfo@bozemansymphony.org. • Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” ––– The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.bozone.com • 406-586-6730 • Volume 22, Number 11 - June 1, 2015 • page 5C P age 6C • T he R olling Z one • J une 1, 2015 A look at Headwaters Country Jam 2015 Headwaters Country Jam is proud to announce four time Grammy nominated country music superstar Trace Adkins has been added as the second headliner for the 2015 Headwaters Country Jam festival at The Bridge near Three Forks, Montana! Adkins joins previously announced artist, Clint Black. A country music traditionalist from Texas, Clint Black was one of the first artists to kick-start the mass-market popularity of country in the ‘90s. Black is also one of the first artists of a generation that was equally inspired by rock-oriented pop—like ‘70s singer/songwriters and ‘60s rock & roll—as well as country artists like Merle Haggard, Bob Wills, and George Jones. He offered a shiny, marketable version of traditional country and in the process paved the way for a new generation of country artists, particularly Garth Brooks. After Brooks broke through into the pop mainstream, Black’s career began to fade somewhat, but he remained one of the most popular and acclaimed vocalists of the ‘90s. Trace Adkins helped keep country’s traditionalist flame burning during the crossoverhappy late ‘90s, mixing classic honky tonk with elements of gospel, blues, and rock & roll. Adkins was born in the small Louisiana town of Sarepta in 1962 and took up the guitar at an early age; he went on to study music at Louisiana Tech, where he also played football and worked on an offshore oil rig after graduating. His finger was severed in an accident while on the job, and once several years had passed, he returned to music with the gospel quartet the New Commitments. In the early ‘90s, he began to pursue a solo career, playing honky tonk bars and clubs as often as he could, and honing a powerful, wide-ranging baritone voice in the process. He spent several years on the circuit and finally moved to Nashville to try his luck in the industry; he was quickly signed to Capitol by Scott Hendricks, who had produced the likes of Brooks & Dunn, Faith Hill, and Alan Jackson. Headwaters Country Jam was created to bring live country music in a festival atmosphere to Montana and the northwest. The festival was conceived in late 2007, and the first Jam was held in June 2008. The festival is held at the venue known as The Bridge, near Three Forks. The Bridge is comprised of 159 acres and is the final resting ground for the historic Sappington Bridge that once spanned the Jefferson River. Sixty acres are used for the statecertified campground, which holds 1,200 sites. Within the venue is a 12-acre arena where all the magic happens. Live music from national and local acts plays all day and into the night. Besides the live music, festivalgoers can enjoy horse shoe tournaments, dance contests, mechanical bull riding as well as food and merchandise vendors. The Headwaters Country Jam will be held this summer, June 25th through 27th, in the scenic countryside of western Montana. Tickets and camping passes are on sale now at HeadwatersCountryJam.com. Buy your tickets now, as Headwaters Country Jam 2015 is sure to be a special event this summer! Look out for more announcements in the coming weeks, and make sure you stay connected by liking Headwaters Country Jam on Facebook and following @HeadwatersCJam on Twitter. • page 6C • Volume 22, Number 11 - June 1, 2015 • The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.bozone.com • 406-586-6730 ––– Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” J une 1, 2015• T he R olling Z one • P age 7C Moods Of The Madison Don’t miss Moods Of The Madison! Moods Of The Madison is back, this Friday, July 17th and Saturday, July 18th in Ennis, Montana! This twoday event will include national headlining music, vendors, non-profits, the great outdoors, and of course a great celebration. Chamberlin productions will be producing and preparing for the festival in conjunction with community leaders. The 2015 lineup includes bluegrass all stars Leftover Salmon, ‘90s throwback Collective Soul, Los Lonely Boys, Beats Antique, Nahko And Medicine For The People, RJD2, Dopapod, Seryn, Red Wanting Blue, and Cure For The Common. More artists and activities will be announced soon! VIP areas include a shaded tent and “glamping” (VIP tipi camping). Regional food and craft vendors will be featured throughout the weekend, along with kids Collective Soul and family activities. There are plenty of area attractions available to complete your southwest Montana experience including hot springs, the Madison River, and fly fish- Medicine For The People lounge with elevated viewing platform and complimentary adult beverages. We’ll also be the first festival in Montana to include ing…It’s Moods Of The Madison in Ennis, Montana! For tickets, visit www.moodsofthemadison.com. • Tantalizing performers to play Desert Rose Tantalize your ears and taste buds at Desert Rose Restaurant & Catering, located at 27 West Main in Belgrade between Rio Sabinas and The American Legion. Here’s a look at June’s music lineup: Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th, catch Chelsey Trevino. Chelsey is inspired by many different musical styles and artists, though her favorite artist is Leon Russell. She feels that her music is difficult to place under a certain genre. She very much enjoys blues and jazz music, and tries to implement it Welch song about an Appalachian wildflower, “...known as the brave Acony Bell.” Saturday, June 20th, Desert Rose welcomes Victoria Rose, Kalispell-based singer/songwriter. Victoria Rose’s music is crafted with poetic lyrics and creative melodies that reach the heart. She is inspired by Brandi Carlile, Brand New, Missy Higgins, A Fine Frenzy, and Lykke Li, to name a few. Come taste some sweet sugar at the Sugar Daddies show on Thursday, June Grassy Mountain whenever possible. Don’t miss this bluesy babe’s performance! On Tuesday, June 9th, Grassy Mountain will be performing. Grassy Mountain puts an emphasis on harmonies, both vocal and mandolin. Tom Murphy sings and moves between the guitar, octave mandolin, and mandolin to create a diverse and fun set. Molly Grove plays mandolin and sings lead and harmony. Grassy Mountain performs often as a duo. When appropriate, they add other fine players on the bass, banjo, fiddle, etc. Friday, June 12th, join Kalyn Beasley for an evening of Americana and cowboy songs. For the last four years he was lead singer and bass player for the Bozeman-based country band, “Bad Intentions”. They played hundreds of shows all over Montana and Wyoming, opened up for acts like Jack Ingram, David Allan Coe, Randy Rogers Band and Bart Crow, recorded an EP in Nashville, and played some legendary venues in Austin. Now Kalyn’s taking a more personal direction in his music. He’s out on his own, playing songs he’s written over the years, covering some Americana favorites including a few old cowboy tunes that connect him to his roots. His acoustic sets showcase his unique, sometimes gritty voice, and his strong, story-based songwriting. 2015 will bring him to venues all over Wyoming and Montana, he will be recording music, writing songs, and having some fun outdoors. On Tuesday, June 16th, come hear the harmonies of the lovely ladies of Acony Belles. Acony Belles is an acoustic band of dynamic women featuring Jody Engstrom on bass, Betsy Wise on guitar, and Molly Grove on mandolin. Dazzling female vocal harmonies take center stage in their arrangements of bluegrass, folk, and soulful Americana tunes. Acony Belles is inspired by great female artists including Red Molly, Wailin’ Jennies, Della Mae, and Gillian. In fact, the band name stems from a Gillian 25th. Since its inception, the band has been successfully performing in various venues throughout southwestern Montana. The main attribute for this success lies in the band’s ability to be as versatile as it possibly can, thus enabling it to adjust the set list at any given time to adapt to any particular venue. While the gist of their material is popular rock and roll, country, oldies, R&B and blues, they also have an extensive arsenal of original songs, all of which are palatable, as well as an array of lesser-known but still great songs by both obscure and wellknown artists/songwriters. Their main focus is variety, and they half-jokingly have a motto of “no request left behind.” On Friday, June 26th, join Don Elliot for his performance of historical and patriotic songs. To learn more about Desert Rose and their weekly live music, call (406) 924-2085 or visit desertrosecatering.us. • Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” ––– The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.bozone.com • 406-586-6730 • Volume 22, Number 11 - June 1, 2015 • page 7C P age 8C • T he R olling Z one • J une 1, 2015 page 8D • Volume 22, Number 11 - June 1, 2015 • The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.bozone.com • 406-586-6730 ––– Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” Gallatin Roller Girlz Mountain Mayhem vs Cheyenne Capidolls Saturday, June 13th @ 7 pm Gallatin County Fairgrounds The BoZone • Volume 22, Number 11 June 1, 2015 L oCaL S poRtS in and a Round the B o Z one A look at Big Sky Resort’s summer activities Big Sky Resort opens for the 2015 summer season on Saturday, June 6th, 2015 which includes all facilities, all guided activities, and other activities as weather and trail conditions permit. The Resort is introducing Guided Mountain Bike Tours and Downhill Mountain Bike Coaching this season. On opening day, all guided activities will be in full swing, which include the Lone Peak Expedition: Tram to the Top of 11,166-foot Lone Peak, the Nature and the Adventure Zipline Tours, High Ropes Course, Guided Hiking and Downhill Mountain Biking (weather permitting). Big Sky Golf Course opened May 22nd, 2015 and will host the Two Player Spring Draw on Saturday, June 13th, 2015. The Mountain Village area activities which will be open are the Scenic Chair Lift Ride, Bungee Trampoline, Climbing Wall, Giant Swing, Archery, Miniature Golf, Gemstone Mining, Jungle Gym Playground, Sand Volleyball Court and more. All Resort lodging will be open along with the amenities of swimming pools, hot tubs, spa, and wellness center. New this summer, all guests staying in Big Sky Resort managed properties ride the Scenic Chair Lift free, as do 2015-2016 season pass holders. “Since we’re located between Bozeman and West Yellowstone, our Resort always been a great home base for not only our summer activities, but the area excursions,” said Sheila D’Amico, Public Relations Manager at Big Sky Resort. “Our Basecamp to Yellowstone activity center offers a great variety of outdoor adventures families and friends can do together, it’s just good fun.” Various restaurants will be open for sit down service: Andiamo Italian Grille, Chet’s Bar and Grill, Carabiner, Bunker Bar and Grill, M.R. Hummers, The Cabin, and Black Bear Bar and Grill. For quick bites before any adventure, try Mountain Mocha, Hungry Moose Market, and Deli, Montana Smokehouse, Yeti Dogs, and Pizza Works Delivery will be open. Basecamp to Yellowstone activity center will operate from 8 am to 6 pm until June 29th, 2015. During the peak summer season and Labor Day Weekend the hours will increase 8am to 8pm, returning to 8am to 6pm on August 30th, 2015, until closing day, September 27th, 2015. Scenic Chair Lift Ride will run from 9am to 4pm daily. Visit www.bigskyresort.com for more information. • take place on the lower portion of Peet’s Hill and inside Lindley Park. Race organizer Cassidee Jarvie of Bozeman Running Company says, “Whether you’re an active family who enjoys the great outdoors, a dad racing with the kids in celebration of Father’s Day, or a serious runner in training, this race is for you!” Runners of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate, and prizes will be awarded to the top finishers.Eleanor Barker, CMB’s Executive Director, says, “For the past five years, CMB has invited the Bozeman community to join us for a family fun run. Once again, we’re joining forces with Bozeman Running Company to launch the Dash and Splash for the Children’s Museum. Proceeds from this event will help support CMB’s Access Program, providing free or reducedprice admission to families in need from all around southwest Montana. None of this would be possible without the generosity of the Bozeman community, whose support is essential to our mission. Please contact the CMB at (406) 522-9087 for more information. See you at the starting line! • Splash and Dash at Children’s Museum The Children’s Museum of Bozeman and Bozeman Running Company invite runners of all ages to lace up for Bozeman’s favorite family fun run! The Dash and Splash for the Children’s Museum will be held on Saturday, June 6th, 2015 in Bogert Park. Race registration is $25 for the 5K run, and $15 for each of the kids’ races. Runners can register online at www.racemontana.com or in person at the Children’s Museum, 202 South Willson Avenue, through Thursday, June 4th; and at the Bozeman Running Company, 126 East Main Street until 5pm on Friday, June 5th. Packet pickup for pre-registered runners takes place from noon to 5pm on Friday, June 5th at Bozeman Running Company. Race Day registration will be available beginning at 8am on June 6th in Bogert Park.The action kicks off on Saturday, June 6th at 9am with the kids’ runs—the 1K Kids’ Chase and the 3K Kids’ Challenge. The 5K Classic launches at 10am. And no matter what distance you choose to race, everyone is encouraged to dive over the finish line on our super-sized Slip-n-Slide! Free custom water bottles for the first 100 finishers, and a prize raffle open to all racers. Purchase a $2 Fun Pass for unlimited trips through the Obstacle Course and Bounce House to keep your whole crew happily active all morning.The 5K course takes racers up and over Peet’s Hill, combining roads, trails, grass, and some of the most beautiful views in downtown Bozeman; the kids’ runs will P age 2D • T he e nD Z one • J une 1, 2015 Gallatin Rollergirlz and the Return of the Jammer Grab your light sabers and power up the Millennium Falcon— it is time for the Gallatin Roller Girlz’ second bout of the 2015 home season! The Return of the Jammer roller derby bout will set GRG’s Mountain Mayhem against the Cheyenne Capidolls (Wyoming) on Saturday, June 13th at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Haynes Pavilion. Garb and accouterments of the rebels, Jedis, storm-troopers, Vader, Leah, Amidala, Skywalker, Han, Obi, Yoda, Ewoks, Droids and other Star Wars heroes, villains, and characters is encouraged for this Star Wars themed event. Costumed attendees 18+ in age get first crack at limited trackside seating (aka Suicide or Nose Bleed seats). A halftime a costume contest will award a prize for best dressed! This family friendly event features food by Bubby’s, a no-host bar by Bar IX, raffles, games and prizes. Half-time fire spinningentertainment provided by Fire in the Attic. Music by DJ Chachi. Tickets for Return of the Jammer are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Kids 10 and under enter for free! Doors open at 7pm, Bout starts at 7:30pm. After party to follow at Bar IX. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Help Center—more info at bozemanhelpcenter.org. The Gallatin Roller Girlz are a 501(c)3 federal non-profit and achieved WFTDA (Women’s Flat Track Derby Association) apprenticeship designation this past year. This bout is a ‘mock sanctioned’ WFTDA bout, part of the process required of the Gallatin Roller Girlz to become a full member WFTDA league, allowing for ranking at national and international level. The Cheyenne Capidolls are Gallatin’s sponsor league in this journey and the Girlz are super excited that they are making the long journey to bout in Bozeman! Make sure the Force is with you and get your tickets early. Girlz bouts are notorious for selling out. Advance sale tickets are available online at grgderby.com.— Last chance to register for Kickball 2015 Your chance to shine on the field is far from over! Overtime Sports is Bozeman’s first adult sport and social league—but what does that mean? It means having fun with your friends and meeting new people while playing your favorite sports in a non-competitive format. Ready for the best part? You’ll get to drink a lot of free beer. For example, if your dodgeball team wins, then you get two free pitchers of beer at an OTS sponsor bar. If your team loses, you get 1 free pitcher of beer. So in reality, everyone wins! If you’re tired of looking for that special someone in a bar, then it’s time to play sports with OTS. Overtime Sports is known for meeting new friends and potential “significant others”. Whether you are new to Bozeman, looking to add excitement after your 9 to 5 job, or simply want to run around on a grassy field, OTS is perfect for you. Sign-ups for Summer Kickball 2015 are now open! Kickball teams are co-ed leisure leagues that meet at the MSU Football Practice Fields on Tuesdays from 6 to 7 pm. Games will start on Tuesday, June 23rd. Registration will be $54 per player. Sign-up as a team or an individual! Each team can have a maximum of 10 players on the field at one time and up to 18 in the kicking order. Maximum of 5 males if there are 10 players on the field, with no maximum number of people per team. For more information or to signup, visit www.overtimesportsbozeman.com, email info@overtimesportsbozeman.com, or call (406) 282-1670. • paper tickets are available at Cactus Records and Gifts and at tart in the Emerson. More information about women’s flat track roller derby and the Gallatin Roller Girlz at grgderby.com or Facebook: GallatinRollerGirlz. • Big Sky Resort golf season begins Today Big Sky Resort Golf Course opens for the 2015 summer season which includes the Pro Shop and The Bunker Bar & Grill. Tee times will begin at 7:30am in June, frost dependent. Golf Clinics will begin June 9th, 2015 on Tuesdays for women, Wednesdays for men, and Saturdays open to all. Big Sky Resort Golf Course will host six tournaments this summer, as well as, Match Play which starts today with a 32 player field. In June will be the Two Player Spring Draw and the Firecracker Open in July. August will host two tournaments, the Big Sky Open/Club Championship as a Canyon Cup Qualifier and the Ice House Open. September will be the Canyon Cup and the Ironman Open in October. “The course came out of winter in great shape. Condition-wise we are over a month ahead of where we were opening last season,” said Mark Wehrman, PGA Head Golf Professional at Big Sky Resort Golf Course. “It’s always exciting starting a new golf season. The turf is already green and healthy.” Big Sky Resort Golf Course is the closest golf course in Montana to Yellowstone National Park and offers amazing views, fantastic play, and longer drives when teeing off at 6,300 feet above sea level. The 18hole, par 72, resort course is an Arnold Palmer designed course with lush greens in a Mountain-Meadow style layout with spectacular views of Lone Peak. Last year’s clothing will be half off at The Pro Shop which carries a variety of products for layering, wind/rain wear, and accessories with the Big Sky logo from various brands like Nike, Puma, Oakley Golf, Sun Mountain, Greg Norman, Foot Joy and more. The Bunker Bar & Grill serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with spectacular views of Lone Peak from the large outdoor deck and will continue their Monday Night Burger and Beer special. Visit www.bigskyresort.com for more information on tee times, prices, tournaments, and golf clinics. Big Sky Resort, established in 1973, is located in the Northern Rockies of southwest Montana between Bozeman, Montana and Yellowstone National Park. Big Sky Resort is the Biggest Skiing in America with 5,800 acres offering an average of two acres per skier and 4,350 vertical drop. Big Sky Resort is owned by Boyne Resorts, a Michigan-based corporation and the largest family-run four-season resort company in North America. Boyne Resorts also owns Cypress Mountain near Vancouver, British Columbia; Boyne Mountain, Boyne Highlands, and The Inn at Bay Harbor, all in Michigan; Brighton in Utah; Crystal Mountain and The Summit at Snoqualmie in Washington; Loon Mountain in New Hampshire; Sugarloaf and Sunday River Resort in Maine; and Gatlinburg Sky Lift in Tennessee. • MSU releases 2015 volleyball schedule “We are happy and excited with our preseason schedule,” Riley said. “We have some strong competition that will test us as we get closer to the start of the season, but we are not jamming in matches for the sake of playing, as it can beat a team down.” First-year Montana State head volleyball coach JJ Riley will take his inaugural squad to preseason tournaments in Texas, Nevada and Colorado, before opening up an arduous Big Sky Conference slate in Shroyer Gym, September 24th, Riley announced on Monday afternoon. “We are happy and excited with our preseason schedule,” Riley said. “We have some strong competition that will test us as we get closer to the start of the season, but we are not jamming in matches for the sake of playing, as it can beat a team down.” The Bobcats will open its season at the Sam Houston State Tournament on August 28th and 29th. The tournament will feature matches against the Bearkats, as well as Tulane, Prairie View A&M and Texas San Antonio. Following a bye week, Montana State will travel to Reno, Nevada for contests against the Wolf Pack and Miami (OH) on September 11th and 12th. MSU will conclude preseason tournament action at Air Force on September 17th and 18th. In addition to the Falcons, the Bobcats will face 2014 NCAA Tournament participant Colorado. CU was ranked No. 21 in the final 2014 AVCA Division I Coaches Poll. “We have set up a good balance of competing and getting the team some rest so we can be ready for the start of conference play,” Riley said “Preseason is always a grind as the athletes are coming off double days, getting into the groove of school, and competing at the same time. We feel that this schedule will provide the athletes with the best chance to make this adjustment smoothly and will help them stay on top of their academics, while competing at a high level.” MSU opens its Big Sky slate welcoming Idaho State on September 24th in Shroyer Gym. The Bobcats will host Montana in the Brawl of the Wild match on September 26th and will travel to Missoula for the second part of the series at the end of the season, November 14th. Last fall, the Big Sky Conference went to a 16-game schedule with North and South Divisions. MSU will play each team in its own division twice – Eastern Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota and Northern Colorado. Outside the North Division, the Bobcats will host Idaho State, Southern Utah and Northern Arizona and make trips to Portland State, Sacramento State and Weber State. • All 11 Bobcat football games televised MSU Sports Information Montana State’s full slate of 11 regular season football games will be easy to catch on television in 2015. Five Bobcat games this fall appear on ROOT SPORTS, the Big Sky Conference’s television partner. Each of MSU’s other six games air on long-time local network Cowles Media Montana. Montana State kicks off the ROOT SPORTS Big Sky Conference game of the week package on September 19 when it visits three-time defending conference champion Eastern Washington for a nonleague tilt. One or both of those two schools has won or shared the Big Sky title in the last five years. The Bobcats close the regular season hosting Montana in the annual Brawl of the Wild clash, and in between face Sacramento State, Portland State and Southern Utah on ROOT. For the 14th season, Bobcat Football’s local games appear on Cowles Media Montana stations throughout Montana. MSU’s season opener against Fort Lewis and its other non-Big Sky foe, East Tennessee State, air on Cowles Montana Media stations. So does MSU’s conference opener against Cal Poly in Bobcat Stadium, and road league showdowns against NAU, North Dakota and Idaho State. Game times and broadcast specifics will be announced later this spring or summer. • page 2D • Volume 22, Number 11 - June 1, 2015 • The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.bozone.com • 406-586-6730 ––– Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” J une 1, 2015 • T he e nd Z one • P age 3e Experience the Longest Day of Trails Every year, Gallatin Valley Land Trust and dozens of local volunteers join communities across the country to celebrate National Trails Day by helping to build and maintain the Main Street to the Mountains trail system. This year’s celebration will take place on Saturday, June 6th, from 9 am to 1 pm. With the support of volunteers from throughout the community, we will be resurfacing some of the most heavily used portions of the Gallagator Trail. This event is perfect for families and people of varying physical abilities. Volunteer registration begins at 8:30 am at the new GVLT office, located at 212 South Wallace Avenue. Work crews will head out at 9 am sharp and projects will wrap up around 12 pm. Lunch, generously provided by Schnee’s Boots & Shoes, will be served back at the GVLT office. This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required. Volunteers are asked to bring sunscreen, layers for weather, sturdy shoes, hat and gloves. Additional shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows are also Big Sky receives accolades from MTB Parks Big Sky Resort is named in the top five for the 2014 Best Bike Parks Riders’ Choice Awards survey from MTBparks.com (Mountain Trail Bike Parks) in the Northwest Region. The rider-voted awards crown the top lift-served mountain-bike parks in eight separate regions across North America: Western Canada, Eastern Canada, Northeast, MidAtlantic/Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, Northwest and the Rocky Mountains. More than 3,000 riders participated in the online survey and provided ratings in more than 20 categories covering a variety of aspects from “Best Base Area Amenities” to “Best Technical Trails,” to the all-encompassing, “Riders’ Choice Awards.” Big Sky Resort was up against 15 other lift-served mountain bike resorts. Last summer a new machine-built beginner downhill trail, Easy Rider, provided subtle rollers and gentle berms at a really low angle. A new two mile, single track flow trail in the woods, Otter Way, connected the Mountain Village to the Moonlight area terrain and advanced downhill trail, Soul Hole, was completed toward the end of the season. Improved bike transportation was installed last summer on Swift Current chair lift with more efficient and safe bike carrier trays to hold up to three downhill mountain bikes for access to 14 downhill trails. Sturdy bike carriers were installed on the Explorer chair lift for the new beginner trail. “I think Big Sky is an amazing hidden gem for mountain biking,” said Michelle Good, MTBparks.com founder. “Perhaps the fact that [Big Sky Resort] is pushing hard to put Big Sky on the map with more trails and more variety is what fired up riders to give [them] their vote.” Big Sky Resort drastically reduced the 2015 Mountain Bike Summer Season Pass by over 65% off the regular price when purchased as an add-on with any winter 2015-2016 season pass by April 30, 2015. Two weekly Youth Local’s Downhill Biking Programs will be offered this summer one day a week for four weeks. Recommended for ages eight years old and up, the first program will begin on June 29, 2015 and the second program will start August 3, 2015. Rider will need their own bike and gear or rent. Registration will be available through Basecamp or Different Spokes Bike Shop. Visit www.bigskyresort.com/mountainbiking for mountain bike season pass and bike carrier ticket information. • Gear up for June races Spring and summer is an excellent time to enjoy the great outdoors in the Gallatin Valley, and one of the best ways to get some exercise and fresh air is to train for and participate in a local race. Running in these races not only benefits the participants, but the proceeds often support local organizations and charities. Here’s a look at what’s coming up in June: On Saturday, June 6th, support the Children’s Museum of Bozeman at the Dash and Splash 5K and Kid’s Races! This year, you can expect great races with options for all ages. At 9 am there will be a 1K kids’ chase (for kids 5 and under), at 9:30 there will be a 3K kids’ challenge race, and then at 10 am the 5K race will begin. Following the races, there will be food, music, a bounce house, beverages, and the chance to finish your race by sliding along a slip n’ slide! Run Old Gabe 2015 on Saturday, June 20th, at 6 am. Race takes place on the Middle Cottonwood Trailhead in Bozeman, Montana. Course is M-shape out and back on 100% trails with four significant climbs totaling over 11,000 feet making this one of the toughest 50K’s in the world. Run in high alpine terrain beside mountain streams with multiple crossings and a few snow glissades. 12 hour time limit. Cost is $50 for 50K and $35 for 25K, due prior to raceweek. Cost increases $10 during raceweek. 50K is free to last year’s winners and anybody over 75 years old. For event details, go to www.math.montana.edu. Run the ‘Stache Dash on Saturday, June 20th at 9 am. Race will take place at 325 South Church Avenue. This race supports the Fatherhood Initiative. Prizes are available for most outrageous ‘stache, largest team, and fastest overall times! The ZoeCare ‘Stache Dash is a fun-filled road and trail race supporting Man UP, a fatherhood initiative. Man UP is a malementoring program designed to come alongside young men to help them better understand matters related to pregnancy, fatherhood, sexual health, and masculinity. Race prices (for all distances) are $25 per person before June 1st, $35 per person after June 1st, and $85 for a family of four or more. Teams of six or more get a $5 discount per member. The Pony Trot 2015 is scheduled for Sunday, June 21st, at 8 am. The Pony Trot 5K and 10K races are held in beautiful Pony Montana at the base of the Tobacco Root Mountains. Come join the fun and trot with us. Course is a bit hilly with stunning views. Both races are run on dirt roads. The 5K is a out and back and the 10K is a loop. Starting elevation for both races is 5400 with the 10K peaking out at 6300-ish. Unique awards are given for each top age group finisher and overall winners. Snacks and treats are provide at the finish. Cost is $30 and includes race shirt. Race day registration is $35 (race shirt not guaranteed). To register and to learn more about any of these races, visit www.racemontana.com. • appreciated. Parking is available in the GVLT lot at the corner of South Wallace and East Curtiss or in the Burke Park lot at the base of Peets Hill. Longest Day of Trails: Dawnto-dusk bike rides highlight the Longest Day of Trails, an annual celebration of Bozeman’s extraordinary trail system co-sponsored by the Gallatin Valley Land Trust and Gallatin Valley Bike Club. One of GVLT’s most important membership drives of the year, this event will take place on Saturday, June 20th, 2015, from 6 am to 10 pm, and will include guided bike rides for all abilities and ages. The event kicks off at the GVLT office, 212 South Wallace Avenue, at 6 am with a sunrise ride. Various loops will be offered until 9 pm and will feature trails on the Main Street to the Mountains system. Rides vary in ability and length. Spin around the Main Street to the Mountains trail for a few miles, a single loop, or the entire day. GVLT memberships ($35 and up) are encouraged for participants. Members who sign up at the event will receive a gift certificate to Montana Ale Works as well as numerous other local retailers and business establishments. No registration is necessary prior to the event. Bike rides are free and open to the public. If you’re an avid biker, or a novice biker looking to learn about the trails, this is a perfect event for you. For more information on either of these upcoming GVLT events, please contact Laura Prindiville at laura@gvlt.org or call (406) 587-8404 ext. 1. • MSU Summer Camp registration is open MSU Sports Information Kick your summer off at one of Montana State Athletics summer camps, beginning June 10th. Between six different sports, there are 17 different opportunities to better your skills and attend camp with the ‘Cats. All of the camps offered by the Bobcats provide a high level of coaching from our coaches and student-athletes. The football team offers six options for camp, including a one day session in Billings on June 10th. This camp is broken up into two three-hour sections for grades kindergarten to eighth. Bobcat Football returns to Bozeman on the 15th to host five camps throughout the remainder of June. Specialized positions camps are offered in addition to youth and junior player development camps. Under new head coach JJ Riley, volleyball is offering three summer camps for athletes ages 7 to 18. A kids camp will take place from June 29th to July 1st and two overnight camps will be hosted beginning July 13th. Each camper will receive an MSU volleyball and coaching from the Bobcat’s Division I staff and players. Bobcat Women’s Basketball will host a high school team camp on June 12th to the 14th, in addition to an overnight/day camp the 15th through 18th. Little Bobcat Camp is offered these days as well for elementary school kids. All campers are given a ball and t-shirt on the final day of camp. The men’s basketball program has two overnight options and three day camps stretching from June 19th until August 3. Discounts are offered for campers who sign up for two or more of the day sessions. Campers will come away from camp with developed skills and a better understanding of the game from MSU’s high level coaching staff. Each camper will also receive Bobcat bas- ketball gear to take home. Track and Field and Cross Country offer a weekend camp and a four-day distance camp in June and July. The track and field camp will be over the weekend of June 28th and 29th at the Bobcat’s outdoor track and field facility. The distance camp is an overnight camp offered to runners entering grades 9 through 12. The week of June 14th through 20th, MSU tennis offers two threeday sessions over the course of the week. Both sessions are open to boys and girls ages 10 to 18 and offered as overnight or day camps. This camp will give athletes a combination of technical skills, drilling, match play and a variety of social activities. Registration for all Bobcat Camps are filling up quickly! Visit msubobcats.com/camps for more information and to reserve your spot. • Mystic MTB Race heads to Bozeman The Mystic MTB Race presented by Owenhouse Bicycling Co. is proud to announce that it is back for the second year in a row and will be hosting the event on Saturday July 18th, 2015. Featuring 40 miles of challenging climbs, world-class descents and remote scenery, the Mystic MTB Race offers mountain bikers an opportunity to challenge themselves on some of the most enjoyable connector trails in the Gallatin National Forest. Originating at the Bear Canyon Trailhead just east of Bozeman, the race takes riders over ridgelines, past alpine lakes and down flowing drainages while exploring the abundant trails throughout the Gallatin National Forest. “We are once again very excited about the event and the course,” said co-director Steve Lowry. “After years of exploring these incredible trails, we are happy to be hosting an event that showcases some of the best riding in our area.” Building off of the success of the inaugural event last year, the Mystic MTB Race plans to expand the field of riders but will still limit the number of available spots. Interested riders can register for the race online at mysticrace.com until July 16th and in person July 17th at Owenhouse Bicycling Co. The Mystic MTB Race plans to donate a portion of the proceeds to mountain bike advocacy groups in the Bozeman area. Event information, race updates, and online registration are available at mysticrace.com. • S i g n u p for your Daily Dose at BoZone.com Tell ’em, “I Saw It In The BoZone!” ––– The BoZone Entertainment Calendar • www.bozone.com • 406-586-6730 • Volume 22, Number 11 - June 1, 2015 • page 3E Business Before Hours hosted by Ressler Motors June 4, 2015 7:30 am The BoZone • Volume 22, Number 11 June 1, 2015 B usiness Bozeman Chamber Events for June Since 1910, the Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce has helped businesses grow and prosper. Today, it is one of the largest and most aggressive business organizations in the state of Montana. The Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce, representing its membership, advocates economic vitality, high quality of life, and preservation of the free enterprise system through leadership, vision, and communication. This June, join the Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce in celebrating local businesses as they embark on new entrepreneurial endeavors. Business Before Hours is scheduled for Thursday, June 4th 2015 from 7:30 to 8:30 am. Event will be hosted by Ressler Motors, located at 8474 Huffine Lane. Event is free for members and $25 for non-members. To register, email info@bozemanchamber.com or call (406) 586-5421. The Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Green Coat Ambassadors, and Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming invite you to a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, May 12th at 1 pm. Event will take place at 141 Discovery Drive, Studio 209. Save the date for Operation Thank-You from Monday, June 15th, to Thursday, June 18th, 2015. The Chamber Board of Directors, Green Coat Ambassadors, and Membership Services Committee Members, along with numerous other member volunteers, will be visiting local businesses during Operation Thank You to say thanks for being a valued member of The Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information on these and other events, visit the Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce website at www.bozemanchamber.com. • in and a round tHe B o Z one Give your pints purpose at Bridger Brewing this June In just its second year, Bridger Brewing’s “Pints with Purpose” has raised over $15,000 for local nonprofits and charities. If you’re not familiar with this relatively new program, you should be, especially if you’re involved with a non-profit. Every Monday night from 5 to 8 pm, Bridger Brewing donates $1 from every glass of beer sold in their taproom. That’s an astonishing 25% of their beer sales! Let’s take a look at what sort of organizations you can support through your brew purchases in early June: On Monday, June 1st, come support Bridgercare, Montana’s only independent, grass roots family planning clinic providing sexual healthcare and education on a sliding fee scale or on donation basis. We focus on preventative services such as contraception, cancer screenings and sex education in schools and the community. We also offer STI testing, mental health counseling and a free weekly walk-in clinic for teens. For more information, visit www.bridgercare.org. Monday, June 8th, Pints will be come supporting Mountain Air Dance, a non-profit aerial dance company in Bozeman, MT. Their mission is to bring quality aerial dance to the Gallatin Valley and beyond through classes, workshops, and performances. Their vision is to bring people together through the shared experience of flight and to pass on a love of dance to future generations. To sign up for classes, visit mountainair.org. Pints will be donating to the Forward Montana Foundation on Monday, June 15th. The Forward Montana Foundtaion is a 501(c)3 non-profit. They are a homegrown, statewide, youth-led, grassroots organization, and their mission is to train, mobilize, and educate the next generation of young leaders in the state of Montana. Why not beat the Monday blues by enjoying a pint while supporting an altruistic organization? To learn more about Pints with a Purpose, visit bridgerbrewing.com. • TRG to create more than 50 Bozeman jobs TRG, Trade Risk Guaranty, the industry leader in the consumerdirect U.S. Customs Bond and Marine Cargo Insurance markets, is excited to announce a business development plan designed to increase its local workforce by over 50 employees to meet growing client demands for cost effective international trade insurance products. “The insurance products sold by TRG from its downtown Bozeman office are used by over 10,000 companies all across the globe,” said National Sales Manager, Tyler Zaichkin. “With the additional staff we plan to double our client base in the next 2 years.” The average annual wage for these positions will be $31,509, compared to the average per capita wage in Gallatin County of $28,939. Wages will vary by positions which include sales, customer service, and administration. “We recognized an opportunity to significantly impact the quality of our life when my wife and I decided to move our young family to Montana,” explained President and Founder, John Michel. “After experiencing the Montana Esprit de Corps for a few years, I further realized that our business would benefit from the same vitality and vigor that Bozeman offers, particularly in the capacity to create a win-win-win for leading MSU grads, TRG and the Bozeman job market.” Recent press exposure from MSU and local stations KBZK and ABC/FOX Montana, has demonstrated the remarkable character of TRG. Although their clients span the globe, the company is very connected to the area’s local scene. Recently, TRG joined the Montana Commuter Challenge, a friendly state-wide competition between Montana businesses to see who can bike, walk, or ride public transit to work the most during the month of May. Additionally, it’s a sponsor for the 1st Annual Harbor’s Hero Run, a 5K and Kids Color Run benefiting Eagle Mount. Established in 1991, TRG is an innovative surety agency selling U.S. Customs Bonds and Cargo Insurance direct to importers and exporters. Its unprecedented methods and focus on education and peak client experience have changed the way that thousands of companies around the world do business. TRG’s client portfolio includes global enterprises such as Stanley Black & Decker, 1-800-Flowers, Sears, Bosh, and Kawasaki. More information at www.traderiskguaranty.com. • Early career award goes to MSU scientist By Evelyn Boswell, MSU News Service A Montana State University faculty member who investigates new materials for solar cells has received an early career award from the U.S. Department of Energy. “It was a real surprise. It’s one of those things you don’t really expect to happen in your first year,” Erik Grumstrup said of the five-year, $750,000 grant. Grumstrup came to MSU last summer to join the new Materials Science Graduate Program, a Montana University System collaboration involving MSU, Montana Tech and the University of Montana. The first person hired for the program, he is also an assistant professor in MSU’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Letters and Science. “These are very, very competitive awards,” said Rob Walker, chemistry professor and director of the Materials Science Graduate Program. “From a program, department, college and university standpoint, Erik’s award is an accomplishment that we can all look to with pride.” He added that, “Erik is also an outstanding colleague. He is smart. He cares about all the right things. He is a very good fit for Montana State. He has the right balance between his research focus, innovation and mentoring. He is already an outstanding adviser for the graduate students who have joined his research program.” Grumstrup said the grant will allow him and his students to study “disordered semiconductors,” with the goal of understanding materials that may reduce the cost of solar cells and make them more efficient. Explaining disordered semiconductors, he said electrons move through current solar cell materials like cars on an interstate—with well-defined speeds and few interruptions. However, electrons moving through disordered semiconductors are like cars traveling through neighborhoods. Speeds vary, and “stop signs” cause frequent interruptions. “We are really interested in the nature of those stop signs,” Grumstrup said. “What slows down electrons? How does the added complexity of all the different structures change the underlying physics? Working with Grumstrup on the project titled, “Photoconversion in Disordered Semiconductors: Spatial, Spectral and Temporal Insights through Nonlinear Microscopy” will be three graduate students and two undergraduates. Andy Hill, a doctoral student in materials science, and Eric Massaro, a doctoral student in chemistry, already work in Grumstrup’s laboratory. “It’s nice to have a group established already and that seem excited about what we are doing,” Grumstrup said. “Hopefully, we can move pretty quickly and make some progress right away.” With the new grant awarded in his first year at MSU, the word “ultrafast” regularly appearing up in the papers he has published, and his South Dakota reputation as a standout runner, speed seems to be a theme in Grumstrup’s life. By the time he graduated from Stevens High School in Rapid City, he had been South Dakota’s high school cross country runner of the year three times. Fourteen years after graduating from high school, he still holds the state record in the two-mile. Now—saying chemistry is more important to him than running—Grumstrup said he appreciates the support he has felt from his MSU colleagues, and he is happy about the opportunities the new grant will provide. “The wonderful thing about getting a grant is that you can actually do the work that you are so excited about doing,” Grumstrup said. Grumstrup was born in Bozeman and moved away when he was about five years old. Noting that his return is a dream come true, Grumstrup earned his bachelor’s degree in 2006 from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. He earned his Ph.D. in 2011 at the University of Colorado Boulder. •