🤠 What's going on in Bozeman & a Genuine Ice Cream giveaway

Howdy, Bozeman, and happy 406 day!

Congrats to our Glō Luxury Oils giveaway winner - Kambria Pavich! 🎉 Just sent you an email with the details.

In today’s newsletter:

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If you want to try something unique to do around town, Alpacas of Montana is a local farm on the south side of Bozeman where you can walk the property, meet dozens of alpacas, and interact with them up close.

During your visit, you can:

Their products are made with their patented AlpacaTek® fiber, which is softer than cashmere, warmer than wool, and naturally odor-resistant.

To get a feel for what the tours are like, check out this video we did with them to see the alpacas in action, and if you’d like to book your alpaca farm tour, tap the button below and use code HOWDY10 for 10% off:

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💎 A reminder that Commonform jewelry has a sale running through the end of April, where you can use the code “HOWDY” to get 25% off your order, in-person and online. See what they’ve got in stock here!

🤠 Montana State Rodeo Week kicks off Monday, April 6th with Cowgirls & Coffee at the SUB Coffee Shop, followed by a Rodeo Pep Rally on Tuesday, a Rodeo Walk through campus on Wednesday, and the MSU Spring Rodeo running April 9th-12th at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. Details.

💼 Featured Job: Random Acts of Silliness is hiring a full-time Operations Manager to lead event execution, volunteer coordination, and day-to-day operations for one of Bozeman’s most creative community organizations. This high-energy, execution-focused role manages logistics, vendors, and volunteers while helping bring large-scale events to life across the Gallatin Valley. Apply here.

👩‍🎨 This week, we’re highlighting Grace Highness as our local artist of the week! A Bozeman-based painter, Grace creates work inspired by the spirit of the American West, blending abstraction with themes of independence, resilience, and chasing big dreams. Raised on a farm, her early work centered on nature, animals, and landscapes, before evolving into a more expressive, personal style rooted in storytelling and emotion. Right now, she’s doing a giveaway for a free custom painting on Instagram @gracehighnessart! Check it out, and if you want to browse her artwork, visit her website here.

🏔️ Sky Shed celebrates 406 Day from 5:00pm-8:00pm with a pop-up market featuring local makers, cocktails, and skyline views (plus 20% off food and drinks for Montana locals). Details.

🥚 Ponderosa Social hosts an Adult Easter Egg Hunt from 6:00pm-12:00am, with three rounds of egg hunts at 6pm, 8pm, and 10pm featuring prizes like free shots, gift cards, and merch, plus a costume contest and late-night happy hour specials. Details.

🍕 It’s Red Tractor Pizza’s all-you-can-eat pizza buffet night, with live music from Ryan LittleEagle live from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Details.

🍻 The Bacchus Pub hosts their Trivia Night from 7:00pm-9:00pm, and is free to play! Come solo or with a team and test your knowledge. Details.

🌿 Kiln coworking features The Aligned Founder Lunchtime Speaker Series from 12:00pm-1:00pm, an astrology-based session covering timing techniques and decision-making through an astrological lens. Details.

🧘 The Bozeman Public Library has a 45-minute yoga flow with instructor Sara Clary from 12:15pm-1:00pm in the community room. Details.

✍️ The weekly Nonfiction Writers Group also takes place at the Library from 5:30pm-7:30pm, offering a welcoming space for writers of all levels to share work, get feedback, and connect. Details.

🍕 ACE Owenhouse (the 8695 Huffine Ln location) has a pizza-making class from 6:00pm-7:30pm featuring Gozney ovens. Come hungry, pick up pro tips for the perfect crust, and stick around for great food, drinks, and a chance to win a free pizza oven. Details.

🎬 The Bozeman Film Society hosts a screening of TOW at 7:00pm, a powerful true-story drama following a woman’s fight for dignity and justice after losing everything. Details.

😂 Last Best Comedy features Bone Dry Comedy’s free stand-up open mic at 8:00pm. Come watch local comics test new material or jump in yourself in a fun, low-pressure setting. Details.

🩸 The Kiln coworking space is hosting a community blood drive with the American Red Cross from 10:00am-2:30pm! Stop by, donate, and help make a real impact. (Appointments are encouraged.) Details.

🐻 SITKA Gear Bozeman features a Spring Bear 101 workshop from 5:00pm-7:00pm, covering gear, bear behavior, access tips, and strategies to get dialed for spring hunting season in Montana. Details.

🎶 Wednesday night at the Tune Up Bar features Indigenous singer-songwriter Ryan LittleEagle from 6:00pm-8:00pm, blending traditional roots with Americana storytelling, followed by Whiskey Pie from 9:00pm-11:00pm with a lively, feel-good bluegrass set. Details.

🎶 MAP Brewing features live music from the Scott Connor’s Band from 6:00pm-8:00pm, bringing another laid-back evening of tunes with one of the best views in town. Details.

🖨️ The Bozeman Public Library has an Intro to 3D Printing class from 6:30pm-7:45pm, where you’ll learn the basics and how to use the library’s Work Bench printers. Details.

🚴‍♂️ Zephyr Cycling Studio features a WILD Ride from 5:00pm-6:00pm (class starts at 5:15), a donation-based cycling class supporting Wild Montana. All ability levels welcome! Details.

🎸 Thursday night at the Tune Up Bar features Gary Small & the Coyote Bros from 6:00pm-7:00pm, bringing a high-energy mix of blues, rockabilly, and classic Americana vibes. Details.

🧠 Bozeman Spirits Distillery hosts Game Night Live Trivia from 6:00pm-8:00pm! Free to play with multiple rounds, game show-style questions, and prizes. Details.

🍺 Dry Fly Saloon (Field & Stream Lodge) has a Pint Night from 6:00pm-9:00pm, with a portion of proceeds supporting Reach Inc. Details.

🎬 The Bozeman Doc Series continues at 7:00pm at the Emerson with A Life Illuminated - a stunning documentary following marine biologist Dr. Edie Widder as she explores the ocean’s deepest, bioluminescent worlds. Details.

🤠 Thursday night kicks off the MSU Spring Rodeo at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse at 7:00pm, featuring high-energy rodeo action as part of Rodeo Week. Tickets.

♨️ The Bozeman Hot Springs features live music from country and bluegrass performer Simon Cropp from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Details.

🎶 The ELM features Jeff Tweedy (of Wilco) live at 7:30pm with special guest Sima Cunningham, bringing an intimate night of indie folk and songwriting from an iconic voice. Details.

✏️ The Kenyon Art House features Drop-In Drawing Sessions from 7:00pm-9:00pm, with this week focused on live figure drawing with optional instruction. Details.

Today, we’re highlighting Thor, a 10-year-old boy looking for his forever home 🐶

Visit Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter to meet Thor any time Tuesday through Sunday, from 12pm-5:30pm.

This week, we’re giving away a $25 gift card to Genuine Ice Cream! (On Instagram @genuineicecream)

The giveaway runs from today until next Sunday, 4/12, at 11:59pm, and we’ll announce the winner in next Monday’s newsletter.

All you have to do to be entered into this week’s giveaway is be subscribed to this newsletter, and reply to this email with the phrase “ICE CREAM”!

Thank you for reading, and I’ll see you on Thursday to share what’s going on in Bozeman this weekend 👋

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