🤠 What's going on in Bozeman & a Little Star Diner giveaway

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The Bozeman MADE Fair is back at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, this Friday and Saturday, October 9th-10th, bringing together more than 190 artists and makers for one of Bozeman’s biggest art markets of the year.

You can explore a curated collection of work from local and regional artists, with everything from affordable, functional pieces to jewelry, ceramics, prints, clothing, home goods, fine art, and one-of-a-kind heirloom pieces.

And there are a few different ways to shop:

(Proceeds from VIP and Early Bird passes benefit Opera Montana.)

Whether you’re getting an early start on holiday shopping, looking for something special for your home, or simply want to discover some incredibly talented artists and makers, this is one of the best markets to attend this fall.

🎨 Tap below for more details, grab a VIP or Early Bird Pass if you’d like, and plan your trip to the Bozeman MADE Fair!

🎶 Bridger Mountain Harmony’s Christmas Chorus begins rehearsals at Pilgrim Church today, Monday, October 5th from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Women of all ages who love to sing are welcome to rehearse Monday nights throughout October and November, then perform at holiday events around the Gallatin Valley throughout December. Singers can join anytime during the season. Details.

💚 One Valley Community Foundation is hosting a free community education event at The Rialto on Wednesday, October 14 from 5:00pm-6:30pm. You’ll learn practical ways to support your family and favorite nonprofits through estate and legacy planning, including donor advised funds and creative giving strategies. Registration is free! Details.

💼 Featured Job: Prospera is hiring an Accounting and Finance Specialist ($60-70k salary). Initial applications are due October 16. Apply here.

🎶 Catch the University Band & Strings Concert starting at 7:30pm at MSU Reynolds Recital Hall, and enjoy an evening of live music from MSU’s band and string ensembles. Details.

🎺 The Bozeman Symphony’s Symphony Storytime introduces young kids to music through stories, instruments, and plenty of participation at the Library, with this edition featuring an up-close introduction to the French horn, from 10:15am-11:15am. Details.

🪨 Travel back through Montana’s ancient geology at Presenting Prehistory with Devon Orme from 5:30pm-7:00pm at Museum of the Rockies. Explore the rocks and early life that predate the Cambrian explosion. Details.

👻 Made In Good Company hosts a spooky craft night at Kiln from 5:30pm-7:00pm, where you’ll learn how to make your own ghost throw pillow to take home, with all materials and instruction included, plus drinks and light snacks. Details.

🎀 Attend a breast cancer awareness hike up the College M Trail at 5:30pm. Organized by two-time breast cancer survivor Jenny Wilcox, the hike invites everyone to wear pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Details.

💐 Learn the basics of floral arranging at the Stems & Stems workshop at Brigade from 6:00pm-8:00pm. The two-hour workshop includes everything you need to create your own fall centerpiece, plus a glass of bubbles and charcuterie to enjoy while you work, hosted by Marketplas. Details.

🧵 Learn the basics of sewing at a Sewing 101 class from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Studio Wheelhouse. This beginner-friendly class covers threading a sewing machine, sewing straight lines, and creating a hem. Details.

🍣 Learn how to roll your own sushi at a hands-on sushi cooking class at Bridger Kitchens at 6:30pm. Details.

🧶 Stix Yarn hosts two free crafting gatherings, with Crafternoon from 1:30pm-3:00pm, followed by Makers Night from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Bring your knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, mending, needle-felting, or another project and spend some time crafting with others. Details.

🥕 Townes Harvest wraps up its campus farm stand season from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the northeast corner of MSU’s Plant Bioscience Building on 11th. Shop vegetables and flowers grown by MSU’s student-run farm before the season ends with a final bulk sale at the farm on October 15th. Details.

🌭 Bozeman Spirits hosts their community BBQ with free hot dogs every Thursday downtown from 5:00pm-7:00pm, followed by their weekly trivia night from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Details.

🏺 Community Clay Night returns to Tinworks from 6:00pm-8:00pm for a casual evening of hand-building with clay. No experience needed. Details.

🛍️ 406 Flea is taking over Tommy’s R&D MC from 6:00pm-9:00pm for a vintage pop-up. Shop denim, leather, boots, baby tees, slip dresses, biker finds, and more, free to enter. Details.

🎬 The Bozeman Film Festival opens with a screening of Baby Love at The Ellen Theatre at 6:30pm. The narrative feature follows an MMA fighter whose career-threatening concussions lead her to an equine therapy program. Details.

🎶 Alternative Americana artist Jess Allestad performs a free show at Pine Creek Lodge from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Details.

🎸 Rock, folk, and indie singer-songwriter Juan M Soria performs at the Bozeman Hot Springs from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Details.

This week, we’re giving away a $50 gift card to Little Star Diner! (On Instagram @littlestardiner). The giveaway runs from today until next Sunday, 10/11, at 11:59pm, and we’ll announce the winner in next Monday’s newsletter.

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Today, we’re highlighting Nino, a 2-year-old boy looking for his forever home. Visit him at Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter, Tuesday-Sunday, from 12pm-5:30pm 🐶

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