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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Bozeman. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Boutique Heyday, a women-led business and Give Big Gallatin Valley sponsor, kicked off the annual giving celebration last night and will welcome shoppers & donors today as local charities gain support. The store has a long tradition of directing employee-selected donations to area nonprofits, deepening its commitment to community giving. KBZK
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Singer and Bozeman native Stephanie Quayle returns home to perform a concert called 'A Night of Hope' this Saturday — all proceeds benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. MTN's Chet Layman interviewed her about the concert's deeper message. KBZK
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bob Marshall was a dedicated forester who helped save wild lands and co-founded The Wilderness Society. The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex—commonly called 'The Bob'—now spans over 1.5 million acres southeast of Glacier Park along the Continental Divide and honors his conservation work. Bozeman Magazine
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Recent federal funding cuts have raised doubts about the future of public libraries in Montana, leaving shared resources such as the digital catalog at risk. Janay Johnson from the Bozeman Library Friends and Foundation said partial funding was awarded in mid-April — full support remains uncertain — which makes planning difficult. KBZK
- ➤ About 80 AmeriCorps positions were cut in Montana due to federal downsizing that also reduced grants for community programs. Rural Dynamics Inc. and other groups worry they may not be able to continue key services like tax clinics as they face a growing workforce challenge — raising concerns about the future of support in the state. KBZK
- ➤ Senator Daines will introduce the America the Beautiful Act with Senator Angus King to add funds for parks and public lands based on the Great American Outdoors Act signed in 2020. The bill will reauthorize funding through 2033 (adding $2 billion a year) and fix maintenance backlogs (with $23.26 billion needed for the U.S. Park Service, $8.70 billion for the Forest Service, $2.65 billion for the Fish and Wildlife Service, $5.72 billion for the Bureau of Land Management and $804.5 million for the Bureau of Indian Education). MontanaRightNow
SHOP NEWS
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Loving Loic's Donor Lounge - Give Big
You are invited to be a part of Give Big in Gallatin Valley. Dave's Sushi is hosting the Second Annual Donor Lounge for the Loving Loic Foundation
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Dirtwire Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The ELM — $32 — Catch Dirtwire live for an electric evening of music in Bozeman.
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Bitter Roots Revival
7-10 p.m. — Bozeman Hot Springs — Check event page for ticket info — Enjoy an eclectic mix of bluegrass, folk, and rock reminiscent of legends like the Beatles and Dolly Parton.
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Victor Wooten Concert
8:00–9:30 PM — The ELM — $44 — Enjoy an electrifying performance by renowned bassist Victor Wooten in the heart of Bozeman.
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Rod Morrison Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Bozeman Hot Springs — Cost info not provided — Helena's Rod Morrison brings a refined rock 'n roll sound influenced by legends like the Rolling Stones.
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2025 Spring Rendezvous Brewfest
6 PM – 8 PM — Gallatin County Fairgrounds — Ticket includes beer samples and collectible glass — Celebrate Montana craft beer with live music and local food.
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Bozeman Gem and Mineral Club Show
10 a.m.-6 p.m. — Gallatin County Fairgrounds — $5 pp ($3 on Family Day) — Discover gems, minerals, and family-friendly activities including games and raffles.
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ServSafe Manager Training & Certification Exam
9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Best Western Plus GranTree Inn — $215–$240 — Achieve your ServSafe certification in just one day with expert-led training and a high pass rate.
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Steel Pulse Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The ELM — Tickets from $39 — Enjoy a lively concert by Steel Pulse in a vibrant Bozeman venue.
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Montana Festival 2025
8 AM – 5 PM — Ellen Theatre — Cost Info Not Provided — Celebrate innovation and creativity with top entrepreneurs and artists at this annual festival.
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Grease
7:30-10 p.m. — Shane Lalani Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Celebrate Rydell High's 1959 class with a rock 'n' roll musical featuring classic hits.
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