🤠 What's going on in Bozeman & a pottery studio giveaway

TOGETHER WITH

Howdy, Bozeman!

Congrats to our Mountains Walking giveaway winner - Sierra Bowden! 🎉 Just sent you an email with the details.

In today’s newsletter:

• 😂 A comedy Friendraiser for KGLT

• 🤠 Top local events this week

• 🐶 Balto is looking for a forever home

• 🏺 A Bozeman Community Kiln pottery studio giveaway

— Sam Buenrostro

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

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:

TOGETHER WITH ERIC THRELFALL ART 🎨

Meet local artist and photographer, Eric Threlfall.

I recently found Eric’s work on Instagram and was blown away by his ability to bring nature to life through oil painting. (His elk painting in particular is truly spectacular.)

Eric grew up exploring the Eastern Sierras, and after his sister gave him a Canon Rebel 35mm camera at 16, he quickly developed what became a lifelong passion for capturing wild places and animals through photography and oil painting.

Early in 2026, he’s opening a fine art supply store and gallery in Bozeman that will feature his original photography and oil paintings, and serve as a new creative hub for local artists.

You can explore his art and follow his adventures on Instagram @threlfall_art (he’s currently heading out to photograph polar bears!) and his website here.

(And if you want updates on the new fine art supply store and gallery, follow @threlfallfineartsupply on Instagram.)

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🐾 Support a Local Student and Small Business: MSU student Evelyn Hoppe is a new dog groomer at Bozeman Dog Company, and is currently taking on new clients of all breeds, temperaments, and sizes. Pups can enjoy one-on-one, kennel-free grooming in a relaxed lounge setting, and this is a great opportunity to support a local student and small business while giving your dog some extra love. New clients welcome, with referral and MSU discounts available! Details.

🌎 A reminder that the Bozeman Field School’s Silent Auction and Raffle is live, supporting their Dominican Republic Service-Learning Trip! They have some seriously awesome prizes, and will be hosting their in-person fundraiser at the Story Mansion this Saturday (11/15) from 5:00pm-7:00pm. All proceeds go toward aiding student accessibility for the trip! Details.

🙌 Volunteer Opportunity: Help support our community with the Can the Griz Grocery Store Food Drives across the Gallatin Valley. They need volunteers to greet shoppers, hand out donation wish lists, and collect food items to support the Gallatin Valley Food Bank and MSU’s Bounty of the Bridgers pantry. There are lots of available shifts and this is a great chance to make a difference locally! You can get more details and sign-up for shifts here.

🎙️ Sign up here to participate in our next Howdy Carpool Karaoke!

💼 Featured Job: Warriors & Quiet Waters is hiring a Director of Development. This Bozeman-based nonprofit helps post-9/11 combat veterans and their loved ones thrive through nature, challenge, and connection. The Director of Development will lead major gift fundraising, build donor relationships, and grow the organization’s impact nationwide. ($100k-$120k/year, full-time position.) Apply here.

Monday 11/10

🦉 Join the Sacajawea Audubon Society for an evening of adventure with conservation biologist Jason Gregg. He’ll share stories from his trek through the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea in search of the once “lost” Black-naped Pheasant-Pigeon. Free and open to all at Hope Lutheran Church with a social at 6:30pm, and talk at 7:00pm. Details.

🎲 It’s Board Game Night at Rook’s starting at 6:00pm! Bring your favorite game or play one of the many available at Rook’s. Free to attend, and you’re welcome to come solo or with a buddy. Details.

🏢 Don’t miss an inspiring talk with Ceara O’Leary from the Detroit Collaborative Design Center. Join the MSU School of Architecture at 5:30pm in Cheever Hall 215 to explore how community-driven design can shape stronger, more connected places. Free and open to the public! Details.

Tuesday 11/11: Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇲 

📓 Join therapist Mary Corelli at Headwaters Academy for the latest installment of Parent University: Neurodivergence in Adolescents from 2:30pm-4:00pm for an engaging talk on supporting teens who think and learn differently. Mary will share compassionate, practical tools for emotional regulation, self-awareness, and connection. Free and open to all! Details.

🃏 Head to Shine for a lively Cribbage Tournament in support of KGLT-FM! Sign up between 5:00pm-6:00pm, with play starting at 6:00pm. Winner takes home 50% of the pot, and the other half supports KGLT. Come grab a beer, play some cards, and support KGLT! Details.

🧵 Bring your boots and your creative energy to Studio Wheelhouse for “Embroidery 101: Customize Your Boots” from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Learn hand-embroidery basics, trace a pattern, pick up new stitches, and leave with your own boots beautifully personalized. Just bring your favorite pair of boots and your creative vision. Details.

🥧 Get ready for the holidays with Chef Sarah’s Holiday Pies Class at Bridger Kitchens from 6:30pm-8:30pm! Learn the secrets to flaky, buttery crusts and irresistible fillings in this cozy, hands-on workshop. Perfect for home bakers and dessert lovers looking to level up your holiday pies. Details.

🇺🇸 Stop by Montana State University for a Veterans Day talk by Rudy Reyes, U.S. Marine veteran, elite recon operator, actor, and motivational speaker (from 6:00pm-8:00pm). He’ll share his journey and insights on service, resilience, and leadership. Free and open to the community! Details.

Wednesday 11/12

🎤 Come to Last Best Comedy for a KGLT Friendraiser starting at 8:00pm! Enjoy an evening of music, laughter, and community in support of KGLT, with DJ-hosted trivia, fun stories, and a vibrant crowd, all to help offset recent funding losses for our local public radio station. Free and open to ages 18+. Details.

🚙 MSU students and Bozeman locals are invited to a free workshop at MSU put on by Gallatin Motors on Main, covering everything you should know before buying a new or used car. It’s at Inspiration Hall in the Norm Asbjornson building at two times - 10:00am and 3:00pm - and there’ll be free pizza and drinks. Details.

🎮 Game night alert! Every Wednesday at 5:00pm, Après Brewing welcomes folks for Mario Kart laps, board games, and good times. Pints are $1 off for those who attend, and all are welcome! Details.

🎨 Join Ain’t a Better Way to Paint and create a custom Montana wood sign at Audrey’s Pizza from 5:45pm-7:45pm. Bring your creativity, relax with friends, and leave with a beautiful wooden sign you can proudly display in your home. Details.

🌟 Slow down and create something beautiful for the holidays at Studio Wheelhouse for a Fabric Art 101: Star Ornaments class from 6:00pm-8:00pm. You’ll learn the timeless technique of English paper piecing to hand-stitch a charming five-point star ornament using festive fabrics. Details.

🧘 Stop by Your Yoga for a Restorative Sound Immersion from 6:00pm-7:30pm. This immersive sound bath uses tone, vibration and harmonics to help you relax. Bring a yoga mat or camping pad, a blanket, and wear comfy clothes. Details.

🐟️ The Madison-Gallatin chapter of Trout Unlimited is hosting Trivia Night at Springhill Suites with doors at 6:30pm and trivia starting at 7:00pm. Feel free to come solo and be matched with a team, or bring your own crew to compete together. (Free to attend.) Details.

👨‍👧‍👦 Join the Roots Family Collaborative at their Main St location at 6:30pm for Dads Group, a monthly peer support meet-up for new and expecting dads. Come connect with other fathers, share experiences, and build your village! Free and open to all Bozeman dads. RSVP here.

👩‍💻 Head to the Museum of the Rockies from 7:00pm-9:00pm for SymBozium: an engaging panel exploring artificial general intelligence (AGI), what it is, how it’s developing, and what it could mean for our future. Hear from expert speakers as they unpack the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Free and open to all! Details.

Thursday 11/13

🐔 Join Chefs Tre (Cross the Road Chicken Co.) and Surya (Empress of Ghee) at Bridger Kitchens from 6:30pm-8:30pm for a delicious cooking class! You’ll learn to make the Empress Sando, an Indian-inspired twist on the classic fried chicken sandwich, with traditional Indian sides. Details.

🍻 Shine Beer Sanctuary hosts the Gallatin Valley Malt Farm-to-Glass Showcase from 5:00pm-9:00pm, for a celebration of locally grown malt and craft beer. Sample beers from over 18 breweries brewed with Gallatin Valley malt and raise a glass to farm-to-tap craftsmanship. Details.

👩‍🏫 Stop by the Museum of the Rockies for “The Unwritten Story of Sacajawea - From a Shoshone Perspective” from 5:30pm-7:00pm in the Hager Auditorium. Get a fresh view of Sacajawea’s expedition with Lewis and Clark from Randy’L Teton, a Shoshone-Bannock community member. Details.

🎻 The Bozeman Symphony and Symphonic Choir perform Night & Light: The Music of Lauridsen & Shaw at 7:30pm at Hope Lutheran Church. Enjoy an evening of breathtaking choral music with additional shows on Friday and Saturday. Details.

Today, we’re highlighting Balto, a sweet, gentle 9-year-old senior. He’s not looking for anything fancy, just a peaceful, loving home to give his heart to 🐶

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

This week, we’re doing a giveaway for a $25 gift card to the Bozeman Community Kiln pottery studio! (On Instagram @bckiln)

The giveaway runs from today until next Sunday, 11/16, 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 “POTTERY”!

That’s all I’ve got for today! Appreciate you being here, and I’ll see you on Thursday for our next pre-weekend briefing 👋

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