🤠 Top weekly events & a cozy coffee giveaway

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Howdy, Bozeman!

Congrats to our Bozeman Maze tickets giveaway winner — Amy Clackum! 🎉 We just sent you an email with details on how to claim your tickets.

We kicked off Howdy Karaoke last Friday (our new carpool karaoke adventure), and it was a HIT! A big thank you to Stevie, Gabby, and Bri for making the first round so fun and memorable.

If you want to join me for round 2 this Friday, a little earlier this week @ 4pm, fill out the Howdy Karaoke form here. (And to see how last week’s session went, check out our IG @howdybozeman)

In today’s edition:

• 🧪 Grossology Halloween Family Day at the Museum of the Rockies

• 🎉 An Indian cooking class, new pottery studio, and firefighter meet-and-greet

• 🤠 Top local events this weekend

• ☕️ A Little Pink Coffee Trailer giveaway 🩷

— Sam Buenrostro

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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 week’s newsletter (your answers will be anonymous!)

Here are a few of last week’s replies:

TOGETHER WITH EMPRESS OF GHEE 🇮🇳

Join Chef Surya, founder of Empress of Ghee, for a flavorful evening of Indian cooking at Bridger Kitchens.

Surya grew up learning the art of ghee-making from her mother and now crafts premium, small-batch ghee right here in Bozeman. In this cooking class, she’ll share her love for authentic Indian flavors and show you how to create a cozy, fall-inspired menu featuring:

• A warming minced meat curry

• Carrot salad

• And fruit chaat for dessert

🗓 This Thursday, October 9th, from 6:30–8:30 PM (doors at 6:15)

📍 Bridger Kitchens, 7540 Pioneer Way

They have a few tickets left, so make sure to grab yours here while they’re still available.

I’ll be attending and would love to see you there 👋

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🎸 Local band Riparia just released their new album, Equinox. I heard them live for the first time live last weekend and they were awesome. Give them a listen for some fun, rockin’ vibes! (They’re also actively looking for a bassist if you’ve been itching to join a band!)

🏺 The Pottery Den celebrates their grand opening tomorrow, October 9th, from 4:00pm-7:00pm at 103 Commercial Dr! Tour the studio, enjoy drinks and snacks, try your hand at pottery, and enter to win a free month membership or class. Come join the party! More details on their Instagram page here.

💜 We Are HER, a local non-profit supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, is hosting their annual Survivor Stories Reception on October 18th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Bozeman Events Center. The evening features survivor stories, live art, and a silent auction to raise awareness and funds for survivor services. Free admission for MSU students, $25 general admission. You can get tickets here and submit survivor stories here.

💼 Featured Job of the Week - HRDC is hiring a full-time Galavan Driver to help locals get around Bozeman ($24/hour). Apply here.

This week’s featured local artist is Jessie Reitan (on Instagram @art.jessie)

Jessie’s a talented Bozeman-based artist, illustrator, and designer…

And just opened up a limited round of custom hand-painted water bottle commissions (each one featuring her signature nature-inspired designs).

Check out her work on her Instagram, and DM her if you’re interested in getting some custom art on one of your water bottles.

On to this week’s events!

Wednesday 10/8

🗳️ Reminder: you can meet the candidates running for two seats on Bozeman City Commission at a candidate forum in the Bozeman Public Library's Community Room from 6:30pm-7:45pm. Details.

🏘️ Reminder: The Bozeman on the Brink Community Forum at The Emerson is also happening, for a lively discussion on Bozeman’s future, with doors at 6:30pm and discussion from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Details.

Thursday 10/9

🌿 Museum of the Rockies presents “Northern Cheyenne Plants & Their Uses” with Kathy Widdicombe from 5:30pm-7:00pm in Hager Auditorium. Learn about 20 commonly used plants from Crazy Head Springs and their traditional uses. Details.

🎣 Bozeman Fly Supply invites tyers of all levels to their weekly Fly Tying Night from 6:00pm-9:00pm! Bring your vise, tools, materials, and beverages to tie flies and connect with fellow anglers around the community tying table. Free to attend. Details.

🎶 Hop Lounge hosts KGLT DJ Night from 7:00pm-9:00pm! Enjoy handpicked vinyl classics and hidden treasures spun by KGLT DJs while sipping from over 50 craft beers on tap, plus wine and cocktails. No cover charge, all ages welcome. Details.

📚 Isle of Books hosts “Can I Read This?”, a Banned Books Week event at 6:00pm. Co-sponsored by Country Bookshelf and Bozeman Public Library, the evening brings together authors, artists, and community voices to celebrate the freedom to read and explore the power of books, challenges of censorship, and importance of diverse stories. Free event. Details.

Friday 10/10

🚒 Bozeman Public Library partners with Bozeman Fire Department for Fire Safety Storytime from 10:15am-11:15am in the library’s Community Room. Kids can meet firefighters, learn fire safety tips, and take pictures with a real fire truck! Free family-friendly event. Details.

🎷 Gute Laune presents Friday Night Jazz from 7:00pm-9:00pm featuring rotating lineups of some of Southwest Montana's best musicians! Free admission, all ages welcome to enjoy live jazz every week. Details.

🎻 Old Crow Medicine Show brings their Circle The Wagons Tour to The ELM. Doors open at 7:00pm and the show starts at 8:00pm! Details and tickets here.

💙💛 MSU Athletics hosts the Blue & Gold Gala from 5:30pm-9:30pm at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse to fund student-athlete scholarships. Semi-formal evening includes cocktail hour, dinner, and auctions featuring MSU memorabilia, trips, and local items. Details.

🎿 Quality Ski Time Film Tour hits the Emerson at 7:00pm! Get stoked for winter with multiple films showcasing different stories, athletes, and skiing styles. Details.

👻 The Extreme History Project presents History After Dark: Ghosts of Bozeman's Past from 7:00pm-9:00pm. This one-night-only self-guided walking tour through downtown features historical figures sharing chilling stories of murder, tragedy, frontier justice, and ghostly encounters. Details.

Saturday 10/11

🏴‍☠️ The Pasture Drive-In Theater closes out the season with a Pirates of the Caribbean showing! Gates open at 5:00pm, live music at 5:30pm, costume contest and dance-off at 7:00pm, showtime at 7:15pm. Win $100 for the best Captain Jack or Miss Elizabeth look-alike, or $200 for the best costume dance-off. $10/person or $25/car. Details.

🧪 Get grossed out at the Museum of the Rockies for Grossology Halloween Family Day from 1:00pm-4:00pm! Visit science stations with cool chemistry experiments and creepy critters hosted by MSU scientists. Complete your Grossology Passport for treats! Costumes encouraged, all ages welcome. Details.

👗 406 Consignary PopUp returns to Gallatin County Fairgrounds 10/10-10/12! Shop Montana’s favorite consignment event for clothing, shoes, toys, books, and gear at great prices. Details.

🖤 Goth Ball Resurrection returns to Bozeman at 8:00pm at Gallatin Labor Temple. Special guest DJs Ginger Bat and Sister Midnight join Bozeman's Order of the Static Temple and Sun Occulter for a night of dancing. All ages welcome! Details.

✨ WYRD Gala 2025 takes over Bozeman Event Space from 6:30pm-11:00pm (doors at 6:00pm)! Experience performances by the Bozeman Flyers and special guests, a custom menu by local chef Jake Anderson, and an elixir bar from Lemon Balm Apothecary. 18+ event. Tickets and info here.

🎶 Bozeman Maze hosts a family-friendly Concert Night from 6:00pm-9:00pm featuring the high-energy country group Plowed Under Band. Details.

Sunday 10/12

🧶 Try needle felting at the Bozeman Public Library's Crafternoon from 2:00pm-4:00pm in the Community Room. No experience required, all materials provided. Ages 18+, no registration needed. Details.

💗 Join Sōl Barre Studio’s Breast Cancer Awareness Donation Class at 9:00am. This 50-minute class is free with optional cash donations supporting Cancer Support Community Bozeman. Details.

🎻 Bozeman Symphony presents “Nature's Wonders: Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony” at Willson Auditorium at 2:30pm. Experience Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 plus the world premiere of Boyd’s “Carnival of the Nearly Extinct Animals.” Pre-concert talks 1 hour before showtime. Details.

Monday 10/13

🧀 Thrive hosts Mama Meetups: Charcuterie Boards from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Single moms and their kids can connect while creating charcuterie boards together. Free event with dinner provided, registration required. Details.

🎉 It’s the Grand Reveal of the Elouise Cobell Garden Arbor at American Indian Hall on MSU’s campus from 11:00am-2:00pm! Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with tours, Winold Reiss art exhibit, refreshments, an honor song from Bobcat Singers, and remarks from tribal elders and President Tessman. Details.

Tuesday 10/14

🌍 Bienvenidos a Gallatin Valley presents Stories Beyond Borders Fundraising Dinner at 6:00pm at Yellowstone Theological Institute. Experience Venezuelan dinner by La Vaca Mariposa, open bar, live dance performance, premiere of a film by Colombian filmmaker Javier Ángel, and stories celebrating immigrant families’ resilience. Details.

🎶 MSU Choirs present their Fall Choral Concert at 7:30pm in Reynolds Recital Hall. $15 general admission, $5 students, PreK-12 free. Tickets available online and at door.

📱 Join a free screening of “Screenagers” at Willson Auditorium. Free pizza at 5:00pm, film starts at 5:30pm. This powerful documentary explores kids, parents, and educators navigating today’s digital world. Panel discussion with community experts follows. Limited childcare available with registration. Details.

Wednesday 10/15

🎃 Thriving Dads hosts a free event for dads and their kids at Rocky Creek Farm (34297 Frontage Rd) on from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Enjoy dinner, free wagon hay rides, and pumpkins for 35¢ per pound. Registration required - details.

🍜 La Cuisine welcomes Chef Thuy back for a Vietnamese cooking class, “Sizzle, Shake & Sweetness” at 6:00pm! Details and tickets here.

💜 Last Best Comedy presents the Bridgercare Variety Show at 7pm, with hilarious stories, zany acts and more. 18+, inclusive and friendly space for all. Details.

🎬 The Ellen Theatre screens “The American Southwest” at 7:00pm. This film journeys down the Colorado River showcasing wildlife and advocating for conservation. A Q&A follows the event for a discussion with filmmaker Chet Stefan. Details.

Meet Joey, a 3.5 year old shaggy pooch with plenty of love to give to a new forever home. 🐶

Meet Maverine, a black and white 6 month old kitty in need of a new family. 🐈️

Visit Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter to meet Joey and Maverine, between 12pm-5:30pm, Tuesday through Sunday.

Don’t forget to tell us if you’ve adopted a dog or cat from one of our previous Howdy newsletters!

This week, we’re giving away a $25 gift card to The Little Pink Coffee Trailer, formerly known as La Camionnette Coffee!

(Here’s their Instagram page to see what they’ve been up to: @thelittlepinkcoffeetrailer.bzn)

The giveaway runs from today until next Tuesday, 10/15, at 11:59pm, and we’ll announce the winner in next week’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 “PINK”!

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That’s all for this week! Thanks for reading 👋

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