Good morning, Bozeman.

Rumors that Trader Joe’s may come to the area are unconfirmed, as the grocery chain said via email that it is exploring many neighborhoods but has not chosen Bozeman for a store.

The rumor began from discussion around the Urban & Farm development near Huffine.

The Montana Ballet Company will perform The Nutcracker this Saturday and Sunday at the Willson Theater in Bozeman (set in Montana), adding a local twist to the classic holiday production.

The Downtown Bozeman Co-op will showcase posters by local artists for the 45th annual Christmas Stroll after a winning AI-designed poster was removed following community backlash.

The event will take place Saturday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. downtown, featuring Christmas spider art until early January.

Icarus Performance

7-10 p.m. — Bozeman Hot Springs — No cover charge — Experience the unique sounds of Art-Rock band Icarus with a blend of influences from alternative music.

December Grounds for Connection: A Mental Health Professional Meetup

9-11 a.m. — Sky Oro — Free entry — Network over pastries and gain insights on mental health with Dr. Rebecka Pearson.

Live Music with Mathias

7-10 p.m. — Bozeman Hot Springs — Ticket Info Unavailable — Experience dynamic acoustic folk sounds fueled by rock and funk from a local favorite.

Tom Petty Christmas Party

9:00 – 11:59 PM — Tune Up — Free entry — Celebrate the season with Petty jams and Christmas fun at the Second Annual Tom Petty Christmas Party.

A Christmas Carol Performance

3-6 p.m. — Ellen Theatre — Tickets from $25 — Experience the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge in a heartwarming holiday performance.

Sparkle Spectacular New Year's Eve

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Tinworks at Rialto — Celebrate with sparkles, champagne, and dance moves.