🤠 What's going on in Bozeman & a sourdough giveaway

Howdy, Bozeman!

Congrats to our Country Bookshelf giveaway winner - Allie Garcia! 🎉 Just sent you an email with the details.

A quick heads up: with Thursday falling on Christmas day, we will be sending our weekend events newsletter first thing on Friday morning!

It’s a slower week for events in town, so our newsletters will be a little shorter this week. But I hope you’re still able to get out there, enjoy the season, and have a wonderful Christmas 💛

In today’s newsletter:

— Sam Buenrostro

P.S. We’ve added a short poll at the end of today’s newsletter! With 2025 winding down, I’d love to hear your feedback on Howdy Bozeman (things you’ve loved, things you’d like to see more of in 2026, and anything else you’d like to share). Thank you for reading!

P.P.S. For free entry into this week’s giveaway, reply to this email with the word “BREAD”.

And for a BONUS entry, reply with a shoutout to someone who made your week better 🤩 Include their name and what you appreciate about them, and we’ll share some of the top answers in next Monday’s newsletter (your answers will be anonymous!)

Here are some of last week’s replies:

If you like sourdough bread, you need to try some of the goods over at Jan’s Farm Three Forks.

They’re a family-owned farm growing fabulous local produce, and baking delicious artisan sourdough loaves, with flavors including:

They do free deliveries on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in Bozeman and Belgrade between 9am and 1pm (orders must be received by 5pm the night before you want it!)

You can check them out on Instagram @jansfarm.mt and order your first loaf at jansfarmthreeforks.com 🍞

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✨ Artist of the Week: This week’s featured artist is Caitlin of Little Arms Creative. Based in Bozeman, Caitlin creates vibrant, one-of-a-kind pieces using primarily secondhand materials, drawing inspiration from wild places, thrifted textures, and a love of color, pattern, and thoughtful reuse. You can explore her work on Instagram @littlearmscreative and support her work on her website here!

🐾 Stafford Animal Shelter in Livingston is hosting a Holiday Toy Party this afternoon, to bring some extra joy to their shelter animals. A huge thanks to Brenda Rowell for organizing the drive, and to everyone who’s helped make the holidays brighter for these deserving pets. Details.

🎤 Take the mic (or just enjoy the show) at Open Mic Night at Valhalla Meadery from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Share music, poetry, a hidden talent, or just come listen and support local talent. All are welcome! Details.

🧘 Drop by the Bozeman Dharma Center for MindSpace: A Meditation Group for Adults in the Millennial+ Crowd, running from 6:30pm-7:45pm as a guided practice space to build mindfulness and community. Expect a mix of instruction, quiet sit time, and group reflection in a low‑pressure setting. Details.

🎄 The Ellen Theatre invites you to enjoy a free screening of the holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life. Seating is first-come, first-served, and no tickets are required. Details.

🌟 Experience a live outdoor Nativity with animals to pet and feed, actors, hot drinks, carols, and festive cheer from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Bozeman SDA Church (24 N. 15th Ave). This open-house style event is family-friendly, weather-ready with covered shelter if needed, and free to attend. Details.

🏋‍♀️ Greet Christmas Eve with some movement at Ascension Studio, with a spin or strength-training class. Expect Christmas tunes, good vibes, and a dedicated space to unwind before the festivities. Classes start at 7:00am, 8:00am, and 9:00am, and you can visit their website for class descriptions. Details.

🕯️ Drive through the neighborhoods around Pilgrim Congregational Church on Christmas Eve to experience a beloved Bozeman tradition for more than 50 years. The Southside neighborhoods will glow with thousands of paper-bag luminaries lit by candles, lining the streets for a quiet, beautiful celebration of light and community. Stop by after sunset for a magical Christmas tradition!

🎶 Stop by the Tune Up Basement Bar for a performance by Logan Dudding from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Expect Americana vibes, thoughtful originals, and a one-man-band live-looping multiple instruments. As an added bonus, enjoy festive libations and cozy holiday ambiance from their Howlits Holiday Bar before it’s gone for the season! Details.

☕️ Roly-Poly Coffee is keeping one of their traditions alive by staying open on Christmas Day and giving out free drinks at both café locations. It’s their way of spreading a little extra warmth and cheer, with slightly shorter hours this week but doors open every day. Details.

🍽️ Fork & Spoon will host a special Christmas Day Dinner from 4:00pm-6:00pm. As Montana’s first pay-what-you-can restaurant, Fork & Spoon welcomes everyone to gather for good food, community, and care. All are welcome! Details.

Today, we’re highlighting Bailey, a 1-year-old girl looking for her forever family 🐶

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

This week, we’re doing a giveaway for 2 loaves from Jan’s Farm Three Forks! (On Instagram @jansfarm.mt)

The giveaway runs from today until next Sunday, 12/28, 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 word “BREAD”!

Thanks for reading! See you on Friday morning for our next pre-weekend briefing, and Merry Christmas 🎄

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