Good morning, Bozeman.

After tragic shootings on Sept.

10 that left activist Charlie Kirk dead at Utah Valley University and two students critically injured in Colorado, Bozeman local Wyatt Rabel organized a memorial at Kirk Park on Thursday at 6 p.m. to gather community members & offer a time to pray together.

An article published Friday explained that building a long-lasting local business required understanding community needs, maintaining reliable service, and creating a strong online presence—steps backed by thorough market research and customer engagement.

Entrepreneurs were advised to focus on consistent branding and trust to build lasting customer loyalty.

Montana State University students will soon be able to redeem free Uber vouchers every Thursday through Saturday from 5 p.m.—3 a.m. within a 15-mile radius of Bozeman, Belgrade, and Four Corners in a new student-funded CatCab program designed to reduce impaired driving.

MSU students said Charlie Kirk’s passing is tragic and raised concerns about political violence and campus safety for future high-profile visits.

MSU Chief of Police Micheal Stanley said the university will review security measures for events scheduled after today—like the October 7 visit.

Rocky Mountain Natural Building Conference Open House

4:30-6:00 p.m. — Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture — Free entry — Kick off the conference with refreshments and engaging discussions on natural building.

Livingston Bluegrass Festival 2025

5-11 p.m. — Shane Lalani Center for the Arts — Free for youth 13 and under — Experience the best of bluegrass with top acts and food from ‘Yer Nose food truck.

Gallatin Freshman Football Game Against CMR

10 AM - 12 PM — Van Winkle Stadium — Free entry — Cheer on the Gallatin Freshman team in an exciting home match against CMR.

Blackwater Railroad Co.

7-10 p.m. — Bozeman Hot Springs — Cost info not provided — Experience the wild energy of Blackwater Railroad Co. merging bluegrass with saxophone-driven roots-rock.

Brian Kassay Live at The Bozeman Taproom

6 PM – 12 AM — Murray Bar — No cover charge — Experience live-looping magic from multi-instrumentalist Brian Kassay as he blends sounds with guitar, drums, and more.

Level 1 Freeski Film Tour

7:30-11 p.m. — The ELM — $22.50 — Enjoy a thrilling showcase of top ski films with giveaways, signed posters, and professional appearances.

Gallatin Freshman Football Clash

11 AM – 1 PM — Van Winkle Stadium — Admission details not specified — Don't miss the gridiron clash as Gallatin Freshman takes on Bozeman in an epic high school football showdown.

SLEEP THEORY - THE AFTERGLOW TOUR

7-8:30 p.m. — The ELM — General admission standing — Experience Sleep Theory alongside Nevertel, Oxymorrons, and Stray View in an electrifying live performance.

Paige King Johnson: Livingston Songwriter Festival 2025

4-8 p.m. — ENGINE ROOM DEEP DISH PIZZA — Cost not specified — Enjoy an evening of melodic storytelling with award-winning country artist Paige King Johnson.

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Live Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The ELM — Tickets on sale September 5 — Experience the energy of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus along with Morning in May.