Howdy, Bozeman!
Congrats to our Cross-The-Road Chicken Co. giveaway winner - Kelly Stone! 🎉 Just sent you an email with the details.
In today’s newsletter:
⛷ Plan ahead for the Bridger Brewskis & Spurs skijoring weekend
🤠 Top local events this week
🐶 Dozer is looking for a forever home
🍽 A Blackbird giveaway
— Sam Buenrostro
P.S. For free entry into this week’s giveaway, reply to this email with the word “BLACKBIRD”.
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:
Shoutout my boyfriend Alex for taking care of me and the house for the past week while I was out of it mentally, and cooking me yummy food even when you hate cooking!
A shout out to our daughter Abigail. After a huge year of her wedding & also graduating from MSU with Honors, she’s moving to Helena to start her future. She’s been such a blessing from the very beginning and we couldn’t be more proud. It’s so exciting to see her moving into this new chapter.
Someone who made my week better was Wendy, she had me over for cards and Jambalaya with her family and I had such an amazing time. It was exactly what I needed this weekend, family time, games and Jambalaya.
My shoutout is to my wife, Stormi Oshun, who does SO MUCH community-building and is so very generous. This week she’s got a bad head cold, and she’s doing the hard work of cancelling events, staying home, and protecting our community by not sharing her germs!
Shoutout to my Native Studies Professor Laurie for an amazing start to the semester! Her class has been so welcoming and supportive so far!
Shoutout to Dapa for reading 7 million books with the grandkids - they enjoy it so!
Shout out to Kinzley for being funny, sassy, and smart!
God bless my wonderful wife, Jane! I couldn't think of doing life without her.
On Saturday and Sunday, February 28th and March 1st, Bridger Brewskis & Spurs is hosting an action-packed skijoring weekend in Three Forks!
Hosted by Bridger Brewing and KH Horse Consulting, this two-day event brings together horses, skiers, and snowboarders for fast-paced racing, big jumps, and nonstop action.
In addition to the competition, you can enjoy great beer and food from Bridger Brewing, live music, local vendors, and a family-friendly atmosphere…
And a portion of proceeds will support the Three Forks Ambulance Association, helping fund vital local emergency services.
There’ll be something exciting to watch all day long, and if you want to make this a truly memorable winter, this is a must-attend event in 2026.
🎟️ To learn more and get your tickets early, get the full details here!
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Monday 1/26
🧠 Thrive’s Trivia for a Cause runs from 5:30pm-8:00pm at Dry Hills Distillery to celebrate National Mentoring Month and support Thrive programming. Gather a team of four for a night of brainy fun, with proceeds benefiting local youth mentorship. Details.
🛼 Intro to Roller Derby with Gallatin Roller Derby kicks off at 7:00pm sharp at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. This beginner-friendly program is the first step toward joining the team and runs Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00pm-9:00pm (Jan 26-March 18). Learn basic skating skills and the foundations of roller derby gameplay. No skating or derby experience required! Details.
🎨 Kenyon House brings together artists of all mediums for their monthly Artist Social, a relaxed night of conversation and connection starting at 8:00pm. Refreshments are served, donations are appreciated, and the focus is simply art and community. Details.
Tuesday 1/27
📚 Curious about how Montana’s Constitution came to be? The Montana Constitution Roadshow stops in Bozeman with Politics & Pizza & Pies at MSU from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Free Cosmic pizza and Wild Crumb pie will be available for attendees. Details.
🎶 Tank & the Bangas bring their genre-blending mix of poetry, soul, and hip-hop to The ELM. Doors open at 7:00pm, and the show starts at 8:00pm for an all-ages night of New Orleans-born groove and storytelling. Tickets.
Wednesday 1/28
📖 A Men’s Book Club gathers at Light House from 6:30pm-8:30pm to read Narcissus and Goldmund by Hermann Hesse and explore themes of purpose, creativity, and the balance between head and heart. Led by Chris Berman, LCPC, this small-group series is designed for thoughtful discussion and reflection. Free to attend. Registration.
🎬 Bozeman Film Society presents The Secret Agent at the Rialto Theater at 6:45pm. This Cannes-winning thriller follows a man on the run in 1970s Brazil. Tickets.
🐮 Dust off your boots for Country Dance Night at The Jump from 7:00pm-midnight. There will be beginner and intermediate lessons to kick things off, followed by open dancing to DJ Habes with the Country Renegades crew. 21+. Details.
Thursday 1/29
☕ Museum of the Rockies members can enjoy Cosmos and Coffee from 7:30am-9:00am for coffee, light pastries, and a first look at the brand-new planetarium show Dark Biosphere. The morning includes time to mingle with other members, the premiere screening exploring life in Earth’s most extreme environments, a coffee break, and a bonus director’s cut of Stars Around the World. All ages welcome, for MOR members only. Details.
♟️ Game Night with Rook’s Games lands at MAP Brewing for their Dry January Community Event from 4:00pm-8:00pm. The taproom will be pouring non-alcoholic options, so whether you’re participating in Dry January or not, it’s an easy way to get out and enjoy a fun game night! Details.
☺ Reset and recharge at Kiln’s Wellness Social from 3:00pm-7:00pm. This drop-in wellness hang at Kiln features ear acupuncture, mini massages, a 60-minute flow yoga class, hormone health chats, and a calming sound bath. There will also be fresh cold-pressed juices from NourishMint, and offerings by SHÈN Wellness and Yoga w/ Sarah. Bring a mat, invite a friend, and enjoy a complimentary coworking day pass. Details.
🌾 Join the World Wetlands Day 2026 celebration at the Emerson Cultural Center from 6:00pm-8:00pm for an evening focused on cultural heritage, conservation, and the communities who have long protected these vital landscapes. (Hosted by Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve.) Details.
🦁 Bozeman Children’s Theatre presents The Lion King Jr. at the Willson Auditorium. Come cheer on 100 students from Longfellow Elementary as they bring this beloved story to life on stage in a joyful, kid-powered production. Shows start at 7:00pm on Thursday and Friday. Tickets.
✏️ Drop-In Drawing Night runs from 7:00pm-9:00pm at Kenyon House Community Art Center. Bring your own supplies (tables and some easels provided) and pay at the door. Details.
🎨 Enjoy a Ladies Paint and Sip night at The Rock Youth Center at 6:00pm! You’ll paint a colorful winter sunset, enjoy appetizers, desserts, and an adult hot cocoa bar, with prize drawings throughout the night, and proceeds benefiting The Rock Youth Center. Space is limited. Tickets.
🏀 Montana State Women’s Basketball is back with a home match-up against Sacramento State at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse with a 7:00pm tip-off. The night is dedicated to raising awareness for the No More Stolen Sisters movement in partnership with MSU’s American Indian Council. Fans are encouraged to wear red, and anyone who does gets $5 tickets at the door. Tickets.
Today, we’re highlighting Dozer, a sweet 3-year-old boy looking for his forever home 🐶
Visit Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter to meet Dozer any time Tuesday through Sunday, from 12pm-5:30pm.
This week, we’re giving away a $25 gift card to Blackbird! (On Instagram @blackbirdbzn)
The giveaway runs from today until next Sunday, 2/1, 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 “BLACKBIRD”!
That’s all for today, thanks for reading!
We’ll be back on Thursday with our next briefing on what’s going on in Bozeman this weekend 👋
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