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

Howdy, Bozeman!

Congrats to our 2-night Wandering Buffalo hotel stay giveaway winner - Gabrielle Brandner! 🎉 Just sent you an email with the details.

Our Mutt Madness tournament is down to just 16 dogs left. Make sure to vote in our Instagram stories today to help crown Bozeman’s cutest dog!

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🪶 Montana State University hosts the 50th American Indian Council Powwow this Friday and Saturday (March 27th and 28th) at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, featuring grand entry ceremonies, traditional dancing, music, arts vendors, and food. One of the largest powwows in the state, this two-day celebration is free and open to the public and honors Native culture, community, and student involvement at MSU. Details.

🧠 The Gallatin County Community Mental Health Forum launches its new quarterly series on Thursday, April 16th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Strand Union Building, bringing together local experts and community members to share practical, evidence-based tools for managing anxiety and depression and supporting loved ones. This free event features a panel of regional leaders, resources for support, and an open Q&A focused on building a stronger, more connected community. RSVP here.

💼 Featured Jobs: The MSU Bookstore is hiring for multiple roles including Blank Canvas Business & Engagement Specialist, Accounts Payable Specialist, and Digital Content Coordinator. These full-time, on-site positions offer competitive pay, strong benefits, and the chance to work with a team supporting Montana State students and the broader community. Apply here.

👩‍🎨 This week, we’re highlighting Kelly Hartman as our local artist of the week! A Bozeman-based artist and founder of Wild Joy Creative, Kelly draws deep inspiration from her upbringing just outside Yellowstone, creating work that reflects the beauty, history, and spirit of Montana. With a background as curator of the Gallatin History Museum, her art blends storytelling, place, and a strong connection to the natural world. You can explore more of her work on Instagram @wild_joy_creative or her website here!

🎬 Catch a screening of Jonnie at The Emerson from 7:00pm-9:00pm (doors at 6:30pm), for a powerful documentary about the life of legendary bull rider Jonnie Jonckowski, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and Jonnie herself. Free to attend! Details.

🎭 “Stop Living In Your Head” is an 8-week improv-based class series happening Monday nights from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Wild Wisdom Collective, blending improv and psychology to help you build confidence, get out of overthinking, and reconnect with creativity in a fun, low-pressure environment. Details.

🧘‍♀️ Stop by the Bozeman Public Library for a gentle 45-minute yoga flow with certified instructor Sara Clary from 12:15pm-1:00pm in the Community Room. Details.

🥐 Vienne Bakery owner Anna Mendoza stops by the Bozeman Public Library Kitchen Table from 4:00pm-5:00pm for an exploration of French pastry creation in Bozeman. Details.

🖊️ Made In Good Company hosts a calligraphy workshop from 5:30pm-7:00pm at Kiln coworking, where you can enjoy drinks, meet new people, and learn fun Crayola-style lettering with all materials and guidance included. Details.

🧵 Studio Wheelhouse hosts a Sewing 101 Workshop (Stitches, Seams and Hems) from 6:00pm-8:00pm, for a beginner-friendly class where you’ll learn how to thread a machine, sew straight lines, and create simple hems. Perfect for anyone new to sewing or looking for a refresher. Details.

🎨 Join Allison McGree for a Sip & Paint at SHINE Beer Sanctuary from 6:00pm-8:00pm, for a fun, beginner-friendly painting night with step-by-step guidance, all materials provided, and snacks to keep the creativity flowing. Details.

🎶 Wednesday night at the Tune-Up Bar features a two-part lineup starting with a laid-back, groovy acoustic set by Fuzzy B Morris from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by a high-energy mix of country and southern rock from the Cole Decker Band from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🎨 Spend your evening painting a Moonlit Lone Peak with Grace from Ain’t a Better Way to Paint at Last Best Place Brewing from 6:00pm-8:00pm. No experience needed, all supplies provided, just grab a ticket and show up ready to create. Details.

🥘 Sliced Pepper hosts their next Meal Prep class from 6:30pm-8:30pm at the Town & Country on East Main, where you’ll prep multiple ready-to-go meals like burrito bowls, lasagna, and orange chicken in a hands-on, budget-friendly session. Details.

🎧 Electronic music artist INZO brings the Mirrorverse Tour to The Elm at 7:00pm, delivering a high-energy electronic show alongside Zen Selekta, Blookah, and SPENNY. Expect immersive visuals, heavy bass, and a stacked night of genre-blending sounds. Details.

🎬 Bozeman Film Society presents The Testament of Ann Lee at 7:00pm at The Ellen, for a visually stunning, immersive historical drama starring Amanda Seyfried that explores faith, power, and the life of the radical Shaker leader. Details.

😂 Last Best Comedy hosts a lineup of Montana comedians for the Treasure State Comedy Showcase at 8:00pm, featuring a mix of local talent delivering a full night of stand-up. Details.

🤖 Montana State University hosts its Artificial Intelligence Faculty Symposium from 8:30am-5:00pm at the Strand Union Building, bringing together faculty and experts to explore AI’s role in research, education, and society. This free, public event features panels, presentations, and discussions focused on ethics, innovation, and real-world applications of AI. Details.

🧘 Wellness Club is back from 3:00pm-5:00pm at the Kiln coworking space, featuring a relaxing mix of yoga, mini massages, acupuncture, mindfulness, and a sound bath, plus fresh juices and an easy social hangout. RSVP for free here.

🐦 Wild Birds Unlimited hosts a free in-store talk at 4:00pm exploring the beauty of bluebirds, with insights for both beginner and seasoned bird lovers. Details.

🌱 Stop by the library for a Seed Swap & Seed Starting 101, where you’ll learn how to grow, care for, and transplant seedlings while connecting with fellow gardeners at a community seed swap from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Details.

🎩 Magician and mentalist RMax Goodwin takes the stage from 6:00pm-7:30pm at Yellowstone Alliance Adventures for an interactive night of illusions, mind-reading, and “how did he do that?!” moments, perfect for all ages. Details.

🎤 The “No Jokes Open Mic” hits Last Best Comedy at 6:00pm, inviting performers to take the stage with anything but stand-up (think storytelling, music, poetry, dance, or any other creative endeavor). Details.

🎶 Thursday night at the Tune-Up Bar features another two-part lineup starting with an energetic acoustic set from Larry Myer from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by a blend of country, rock, and Americana from Doublewide Dreams from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🧠 Game Night Live Trivia returns to Bozeman Spirits Distillery from 6:00pm-8:00pm for multiple rounds of fun, game show-style trivia, word puzzles, and chances to win prizes. Details.

🌱 The Co-op’s Gather & GROW Speaker Series continues with Josh Chance of Chance Farm from 6:30pm-7:30pm, offering a behind-the-scenes look at building a local farm in the Gallatin Valley along with practical gardening insights and a Q&A. Details.

🐝 MAP Brewing hosts an Adult Spelling Bee from 6:30pm-8:00pm, where word nerds can compete (or just sip a beer and cheer them on) in this lively, 21+ spelling showdown. Details.

🏀 MSU Women’s Basketball takes on Portland in the Super 16 at 7:00pm at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. Tickets.

🗣️ Tinworks at Rialto presents Preserving Samuel Lewis’s Legacy: A Conversation with Melissa Ragain and Eileen Tenney, at 7:00pm, diving into the story of a 19th-century Black entertainer and entrepreneur who helped shape early Bozeman. Details.

✏️ Kenyon House on Main St hosts another Drop-In Drawing Session from 7:00pm-9:00pm, featuring a live figure drawing session with timed poses (intermediate skill level recommended), rotating models, and a relaxed, no-commitment space to practice your skills. Details.

🎬 The Bozeman Doc Series continues at 7:00pm at The Emerson with the Montana premiere of I Was Born This Way, a powerful documentary about disco artist Carl Bean (with a post-film Q&A with Oscar-winning director Daniel Junge). Details.

🤠 Boots & Bourbon takes over Bourbon from 8:00pm-11:00pm for a high-energy night of country music, line dancing, and drink specials. Details.

Today, we’re highlighting Waylon, a 1-year-old boy looking for his forever home 🐶

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

This week, we’re giving away a $25 gift card to Heyday! (On Instagram @heydaybozeman)

The giveaway runs from today until next Sunday, 3/29, at 11:59pm, and we’ll announce the winner in next Monday’s newsletter.

All you have to do to enter into this week’s giveaway is be subscribed to this newsletter, and reply to this email with the word “HEYDAY”!

Thanks for reading today!

Have a great week, and I’ll see you on Thursday with a look at what’s going on in Bozeman this weekend 👋

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