🤠 What's going on in Bozeman & a Western Cafe giveaway

Howdy, Bozeman!

Congrats to our Feed Café giveaway winner - Kim Brack! 🎉 Just sent you an email with the details.

In today’s newsletter:

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Montana Festival is back this week on Thursday and Friday, bringing together more than 1,000 entrepreneurs, creators, business leaders, artists, investors, and community builders from across Montana and beyond.

Over two days, attendees can experience:

Whether you’re building a business, working on community projects, exploring new ideas, or simply looking to meet interesting people, Montana Festival is one of the best events to attend this year.

There are less than 50 tickets left, and it kicks off this Thursday at 9:00am.

So if you’d like to attend but haven’t got your tickets yet, now’s the time to get yours.

Use the code JUNEMT to get $50 off your ticket, and I hope to see you there!

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💼 Featured Job: HRDC is hiring an Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor to lead operations at its Belgrade Head Start Center. This full-time leadership role oversees classroom staff, supports family engagement, ensures program quality and compliance, and helps provide high-quality early childhood education services for local children and families. The position offers a $59,500 salary, a flexible work schedule, and the month of July off each year. Apply here.

👩‍🎨 This week, we’re highlighting Victoria Hope Hamling as our local artist of the week! A Bozeman-based pen-and-ink artist, Victoria creates intricate black-and-white drawings inspired by the mountains, cliffs, ski lines, and wild places she explores throughout Montana and the West. Many of her pieces are inspired by real backcountry experiences, climbing routes, and alpine landscapes she’s experienced firsthand, bringing the spirit of those places onto the page through detailed linework. You can find her work on Instagram @victoriahopehamling or her website here!

🦄 The Unicorn Garden Embroidery Workshop begins today (June 8th) at Studio Wheelhouse from 6:00pm-8:30pm, kicking off a six-week beginner series where you’ll create your own unicorn tapestry inspired by medieval embroidery traditions, and learn foundational stitching techniques, color mapping, texture creation, and visual storytelling. Details.

📚 Montana Shakespeare in the Parks presents a free conversation exploring The Merchant of Venice at 6:00pm at Country Bookshelf. Shakespeare scholar Dr. Gretchen Minton and MSIP Associate Artistic Director Riley O’Toole will discuss the play’s themes, characters, and adaptation ahead of this week’s performances at the MSU Duck Pond. Details.

🎉 It’s Trivia Night at the Bacchus Pub from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Gather a team or fly solo and put your knowledge to the test during this free weekly trivia night hosted by Game Night Live Montana. Details.

🧘 Field & Stream Lodge hosts a movement and recovery class from 8:00am-9:00am in The Backyard. Led by mobility specialist and yoga instructor Lindsay Kocka, this beginner-friendly class is designed to help you move better, reduce stiffness, and feel ready for your next outdoor adventure. Details.

🎨 Studio Wheelhouse has a Stained Glass Butterfly workshop from 5:30pm-8:30pm, where you’ll create your own stained glass butterfly suncatcher or garden stake in a beginner-friendly class. Details.

📚 The Bozeman Public Library’s Extreme History Series continues from 6:00pm-7:00pm with a presentation on The Montana Origins of the Popular Western. Details.

♠️ SHINE Beer Sanctuary hosts its monthly Cribbage Tournament with signups from 5:00pm-6:00pm and cards hitting the table at 6:00pm. Half the pot going to the winner and the other half benefits KGLT. Details.

🎷 Families with young children are invited to Symphony Storytime at the Bozeman Public Library from 10:15am-11:30am. This week’s free program features live saxophone music, storytelling, interactive musical activities, art, and playtime designed for children ages 3-5. Details.

🥳 Roots Family Collaborative hosts a Dads Group Social from 5:00pm-6:30pm at the Food Truck Park across from Roots. Bring the kids, connect with other dads and father figures, enjoy light snacks and beverages, and capture a free “Dad & Me” photo as the community celebrates Father’s Day season. Details.

🎶 Field & Stream Lodge welcomes folk singer-songwriter Lena Marie Schiffer for a performance from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Grab a drink from the Dry Fly Saloon and enjoy an evening of live music. Details.

🎶 Singer-songwriter Meredith Elsie performs at Bridger Brewing in Bozeman from 5:30pm-8:00pm. Details.

🎶 Wednesday night music at the Tune Up Bar features live music starting with bluegrass by the Ian Oehler Bluegrass Trio from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by country artist Clint Reimann from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🏃‍♂️ Bozeman Running Company’s Brew Run series heads to Bozeman Brewing from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Register for the 5K, enjoy a post-run microbrew, and spend a summer evening running with the local community. Details.

🎶 Enjoy live music at MAP Brewing from 6:00pm-8:00pm with The Boomerangs. Details.

🎭 Montana Shakespeare in the Parks brings its production of The Merchant of Venice to the MSU Duck Pond from Wednesday 6/10 through Saturday 6/13, with pre-show performances featuring local talent beginning at 7:00pm, followed by the main event at 8:00pm every night. Seating is first come, first served. Details.

🖨️ Learn the basics of 3D printing at the Library’s Work Bench from 10:15am-11:45am. This introductory class covers how 3D printers work and how to use the library’s equipment. Details.

💡 Montana Festival returns to Bozeman on June 11th and 12th, bringing together entrepreneurs, business leaders, artists, investors, innovators, policymakers, and community builders from across Montana and beyond. The two-day event features keynote talks, workshops, community lunches, networking meetups, special dinners, and evening events designed to spark new ideas, partnerships, and Montana-made solutions. Details.

🎶 Thursday night music at the Tune Up Bar features live music starting with Indigenous country and Americana artist Ryan LittleEagle from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by country and southern rock artist Cole Decker Band from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🌾 Spend your Thursday evening at Bodhi Farms weekly Farm Party from 5:00pm-8:00pm, where you can enjoy live music, BBQ, local beer, wine and spirits, and house-made sodas, all available for purchase while you relax and take in the farm views. Details.

🌱 Learn how to grow your own food in limited space at Growing Veggies in Small Spaces from 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Bozeman Public Library. The workshop covers planning, plant selection, care and maintenance, and creative strategies for maximizing your harvest whether you're gardening on a patio, balcony, or small backyard plot. Details.

🧠 Game Night Live Trivia comes to Bozeman Spirits Distillery from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Expect a twist on traditional trivia with word jumbles, picture rounds, game-show-inspired challenges, and chances to win prizes throughout the night. Free to play. Details.

🍜 Learn how to make restaurant-worthy ramen at Bridger Kitchens’ Ramen cooking class from 6:30pm-8:30pm. This hands-on class explores Japanese-inspired cooking with rich broths, fresh toppings, vibrant ramen salad, and plenty of crave-worthy noodle dishes. Details.

🤠 The Valley View Rodeo returns to the Fairgrounds at 7:00pm. Stop by for bull riding, barrel racing, roping, and more. Details.

🎶 Local rock artist Luke Flansburg performs at Bozeman Hot Springs on from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Details.

Today, we’re highlighting Shadow, an 8-year-old boy looking for his forever home. We featured him back in April, and he’s still up for adoption. 🐶

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

This week, we’re giving away a $25 gift card to the Western Cafe! (On Instagram @westerncafebozeman)

The giveaway runs from today until next Sunday, 6/14, 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 “WESTERN”!

Thanks for reading!

See you on Thursday for a look at what’s going on in Bozeman this weekend 👋

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