Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
Good morning, Bozeman.
Montana State’s national championship parade will kick off Saturday at 10 a.m. at Bobcat Stadium, featuring a six-mile route through downtown Bozeman — Main Street will be closed from 9 to 11 a.m. with police escorts on 11th and Highland Blvd.
Gallatin Ice announced an 8.1 million dollar renovation of its arena starting early 2026 that will upgrade seating, media areas, and team facilities.
The arena will close April 15 and reopen in September with a December ribbon-cutting as it is renamed The Bottcher Families Community Ice Center.
The Bozeman Symphony will present Cinematic Legends: The Music of Hans Zimmer & Ennio Morricone over Valentine’s weekend, Feb.
13–15, at Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St. The concert features film scores from blockbusters such as The Lion King and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
Opera Montana presents Ragtime — a Tony-award winning musical — at The Ellen Theatre during six shows scheduled January 23-25 and January 30-February 1.
Tickets can be purchased online.
Gallatin Skijor Invitational will take place Jan.
17-18 and Jan. 24-25 at the Fairgrounds with skijoring races; tickets are available online or at the gate. Organizers Josh Abott and Colin Cook, who have raced together for nearly a decade, said the event offers a unique taste of horse-powered skiing.
The MSU bookstore now offers officially licensed Montana State Championship gear, including locker room t-shirts + hats, for fans to buy.
Band of Drifters Trio Live Performance
9 PM - 1 AM — Murray Bar — Tickets available — Enjoy a night filled with country tunes from Band of Drifters.
Ragtime Musical Presentation
1:30-4:30 p.m. — Ellen Theatre — Free entry — Experience insights into the powerful Ragtime production with musical leaders Michael Sakir and Angella Ahn.
Montana State Bobcats vs. Weber State Wildcats
6-8 p.m. — Brick Breeden Fieldhouse — Check website for ticket info — Catch the thrilling NCAA matchup between the Bobcats and Wildcats.
FIRST Tech Challenge: Regional Championship
7 a.m.-7 p.m. — Shroyer Gym — Free entry — Watch middle and high school teams compete in an exciting robotics showdown.
Montana Backcountry Discovery Route Film Premiere
5-8 p.m. — Ellen Theatre — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience the rugged beauty of Montana through an insightful film showcasing the Backcountry Discovery Route.
Big Richard Concert
8-10 p.m. — The ELM — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of lively country tunes at the Big Richard concert.
406 Winterfest 'The Aprés'
2-8 p.m. — Ponderosa Social — Ticketed event — Celebrate Montana winters with ice skating, EDM beats, and a chili cook-off showdown.
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