CULTURAL CALENDAR
THROUGH THE SEASONS
 The Museum of the Rockies Living History Farm is open late May through mid September. Experience daily life on a turn-of-the-century homestead. Costumed interpreters will take you back in time as you watch them cooking on a wood burning stove, baking bread, forging iron in the blacksmith shop, doing farm chores and working in the heirloom garden. Also call for other ongoing 2005-2006 exhibits and shows at the Taylor Planetarium, 600 W. Kagy Blvd., 406.994.3466.
www.museumoftherockies.org
 Lunch on the Lawn , Wednesdays from 11:30-1:30 p.m. The Emerson’s long running free community outdoor concert series. Live music, food, and fun at 111 S. Grand in Bozeman, 406.587.9797 or visit www.theemerson.org.
 Downtown Bozeman Gallery Walks on the second Friday of each month from 6-9 p.m. Twelve historic downtown Bozeman galleries stay open late to showcase a featured artist or a new show. Many offer complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages, 406.586.4008.
www.historicbozeman.com
Music on Main , every Thursday evening in July and August, 7-8:30 p.m. Enjoy live music in downtown Bozeman. Kids’ activities from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and the band starts at 7 p.m. Several local restaurants sell dinner and treats, 406.586.4008.
www.historicbozeman.com
 Bogert Park Farmers’ Markets featuring locally grown foods and local arts and crafts. The Farmers’ Market at Bogert Park on S. Church St. in Bozeman runs every Sat. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May - Oct. (see website for dates). www.bogertfarmersmarket.com
 Gallatin County Fairgrounds Farmers’ Market at the North end of Tracy Ave. runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to Noon, July 9-Sept. 17, 406.388.6701.
www.gallatin.mt.gov
 Bozeman Film Festival provides rare opportunities to see independent films nightly at downtown’s Rialto Theatre, 10 W. Main St., with 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. showings on weeknights with additional weekend matinees. For complete listings call 406.587.7495 or www.bozemanfilmfestival.org
 Livingston Gallery Association Art Walks , ten distinctive galleries invite the public into their historic downtown locations on the fourth Friday of each month from 6:30-9:30 p.m. from June through November. Some galleries provide drinks and hors d’oeuvres, 406.222.5122.
www.livingstoncenter.org
The Willow Creek Art Walk occurs the fourth Friday of June, July, August and September from 6-9 p.m.
Annual Events
April*****
The Annual MSU American Indian Council Pow Wow at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. The event is free and open to the public, featuring traditional food, crafts, drumming, social and competitive dancing — a beautiful and colorful introduction to a rich Montana heritage, 406.994.4880.
Visit www.montana.edu
August *****
Annual Sweet Pea Ball to kick off the Annual Sweet Pea Festival, 406.586.4003.
The Bite of Bozeman. Mingle on Main Street with your friends and family, enjoy food from over 30 local restaurants, and listen to great live music, 406.586.4003.
The annual Sweet Pea Festival in Lindley Park. Featuring live performances, arts and craft vendors, food vendors, and ongoing entertainment for children and adults. The event is kicked off with the Sweet Pea Parade and run on Main Street Saturday morning. Call 406.586.4003 for a schedule, or visit www.sweetpeafestival.org.
Rockin’ The Rivers in Three Forks, Montana’s largest rock music festival. Call 406. 285.4753 for tickets and information. www.rockintherivers.net
Big Sky Country Fair hosted by the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce at the Big Sky Meadow Village Pavilion. A 5K race, community parade, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, children’s activities, pony rides, a dunking booth, musical entertainment, climbing wall, and more, 406.995.3000. www.bigskymontana.org
Quilting In The Country, A Day In The Country: Mini classes, lunch, lecture and outdoor quilt show. Nearly 500 quilts hang on 130 year old farmstead buildings. Vendors, trunk shows, demonstrations and more. 406.587.8216, www.QuiltingInTheCountry.com.
Cruisin’ on Main Car Show. Car enthusiasts can stroll Main Street and vote for their favorite car from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Trophies are awarded in all classes. Call 406.586.4008 for entry information. www.historicbozeman.com
September *****
The Annual Celebration of the Arts fundraiser. An elegant evening complete with dining, entertainment, artist’s quick draw and a fast paced live auction for the Emerson, 406.587.9797 or visit www.theemerson.org
October *****
Hatch Fest, an audio/visual festival of the arts. Visit www.hatchfest.com for more details.
Northern Rockies Bioneers Conference, an environmental and social justice conference featuring over 45 speakers and workshops, an exhibit hall, organic food, art and live music at the Emerson Cultural Center, 111 S. Grand. See www.bioneers.org or www.porterhouseproductions.com for more information.
The Emerson’s Halloween Open House. Trick-or-treating and haunted house fun for the kids, 406.587.9797. www.theemerson.org
November *****
Downtown Bozeman Holiday Gallery Walk, 6-8 p.m. A special gallery walk with a holiday flair, 406.586.4008. www.historicbozeman.com
December *****
The 25th Annual Christmas Stroll begins as Santa Claus works his way from the Emerson Cultural Center (111 S. Grand) down Main Street, with more than 8,000 people in tow, in order to get the community into the holiday (shopping) spirit. Enjoy horse drawn wagon rides, pony and train rides, pictures with Santa, music, holiday treats, and much more! 406.586.4008. www.historicbozeman.com
Bridger Bowl Torchlight Parade and fireworks display at Bridger Bowl Ski area, 406.586.2389 or see www.bridgerbowl.com.
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