4th - Service Saturday
The Office of Community Involvement will host Service Saturday February 4th from 10:00 am-12:00pm. Service Saturdays are local service projects held on the first Saturday of the month offering a great way for community members and students to create relationships while working to enhance Bozeman.
Plan to meet at the Ask Us Desk in the Strand Union Building (SUB) fifteen minutes early on February 4th. Transportation will be provided if project is not within walking distance of MSU. No registration necessary, just come and bring your friends!
Upcoming Service Saturdays are March 3rd and April 14th. Projects will vary from month to month, so please check our website.
http://www.montana.edu/comminv/programs/servicesaturday/index.html
4th - Learn Aperture Basics
Get hands-on experience using Apple's Aperture 3 photo editing and organization software. Learn to manage your projects and photo libraries; perform nondestructive editing; perfect your images with brushes; and organize photos by faces and places. Once you have your images the way you want, you can design stunning photo books and slide shows as well as produce gallery-quality prints. Why switch to Aperture now? Perhaps you have a new digital camera, have become more serious about taking good quality photos, or you just want to learn how to retouch and manage your photos like a pro.
Enrollment is $99.99 and pre-registration is required. For more information, or to sign up, stop by F-11 at 16 East Main in downtown Bozeman, call 406-586-3281, or visit online.
www.f11photo.com/aperture_basics.html
6th-17th - "Remain Calm" Photographs by Collin Avery
The ASMSU Exit Gallery presents "Remain Calm,” a photography installation by Collin Avery. The photographs will be displayed in the Exit Gallery February 6th to 17th with a reception open to the public on Wednesday, February 8th at 5:00 PM.
“Remain Calm” is an artistic venture into Collin Avery’s detailed observation of ordinary spaces and objects that serve an unsettling purpose. Avery’s photography focuses on self-reflection and his connection with particular physical details of spaces. With inspiration from his childhood, the photos demonstrate how he developed ways to escape difficult mental and physical situations. Avery used these “intimate moments of silence” along with self-introspection and a specific way of viewing the ordinary spaces to compose his photographs. Upon first viewing his work, the subjects of the photographs appear as common unnoticed items, but as Collin claims, his images “are not about finding the extraordinary in the everyday, but instead are about finding the everyday extraordinary.” Upon spending time with the photos, one finds himself connected whether by nostalgia, a fleeting glimpse of a memory, feelings of anxiety, confusion and even disgust at the comforting yet repulsive combinations of dreary paneling, quiet pastels, and floral patterns that we know only too well.
Collin is currently finishing his Bachelor of Arts degree in Photography at Montana State University. Collin's work has been shown nationally in group shows in New York City, Seattle, Denver, and Middlebury, VT. He received an honorable mention in the Soho Photo National Competition and was a finalist in the 2011 Luceo Student Project Award. Most recently, Collin was invited to join the ranks of some of the world's foremost fine art and documentary photographers in the International Art Photographer Index through Photo-eye Gallery.
The Exit Gallery is located in Strand Union Building room 212, Montana State University in Bozeman. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. The exhibition is sponsored by ASMSU Arts and Exhibits. For more information please email asmsuexhibits@montana.edu or call 406.994.1828.
11th - The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Bozeman! I have a COUPON to share!!
We took the boys to see The Harlem Globetrotters last year and they loved every minute of it! In fact, my son said it was “The Best Night Ever!” We will definitely be seeing it again this year and I wanted to share this great coupon with you all. Enjoy!
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11th - National Geographic explorers speak Feb. 11 at MSU
BOZEMAN — A free public National Geographic Society presentation about field research and exploration featuring three of country's most prominent explorers is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Strand Union Building Ballrooms on the campus of Montana State University.
John Francis, National Geographic Society vice president of research, conservation and exploration; Mike Fay Wildlife Conservation Society conservationist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence; Conrad Anker, renowned alpinist and The North Face athlete, will speak about their experiences.
Francis will discuss his role at National Geographic and the organization’s support of exploration around the globe.
Fay (http://www.nationalgeographic.com/explorers/bios/michael-fay/) will share highlights from his 1,800-mile trek through the entire redwoods range and his current work on resource use and ecosystem balance in Alaska and British Columbia.
Anker (http://www2.thenorthface.com/sa/athletes/athletes-CA.html) will recount his 275-mile journey on foot through the remote Chang Tang to witness births of the elusive Tibetan antelope at their high-altitude calving grounds.
The public presentation will follow a daylong workshop for MSU students on National Geographic’s Young Explorers Grants program, to be held in Gaines Hall from 9:45 a.m. to
3 p.m. on Feb. 11.
The Young Explorers grants support aspiring scientists and researchers between the ages of 18 and 25 in their pursuit of research, exploration and conservation-based field projects. The workshop will enable students interested in pursuing Young Explorers grants to meet with recent grant recipients as well as National Geographic staff, explorers, conservationists and researchers. They will learn about the types of projects the grant program supports and will have an opportunity to pitch ideas for field projects to National Geographic grantees and staff.
“The Young Explorers program is a wonderful way for these individuals to make their first foray into research. It’s their first shot, and we take a risk on them that has really paid off,” Francis said. "We realized that, by supporting younger individuals on their first field projects, we could reach a new sector and new generation of scientists.
"With our increasingly diverse media and growing number of Young Explorers, National Geographic has a great, growing grant program that is helping us better fulfill our mission to inspire people to care about the planet.”
The MSU workshop is free, but students must apply in advance at the MSU Leadership Institute's webpage:
http://www.montana.edu/wwwlead1/events.html. More information about the National Geographic’s Young Explorers Grants program can be found at: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/field/grants-programs/young-explorers/
The Feb. 11 workshop is hosted by MSU with support from the National Geographic Society, the Brinson Foundation, The North Face and Lucy and Henry Billingsley.
http://www.montana.edu/leadership/events.html
13th - Puzzle Night and Bake-Off to benefit Cancer Support Community
Calling all puzzle enthusiasts and bakers extraordinaire of all ages! This Puzzle Night and Bake-Off is sponsored by Alara Jewelry, to benefit Cancer Support Community.
Two-person puzzle teams will work for one hour on the exact same pack of puzzles (crossword, soduku, hidato, riddles, and logic puzzles, to name a few). Scores will be based on a combination of speed and accuracy. All participants get to taste and vote on the Bake-Off entries, and enjoy included coffee and hot chocolate, and are automatically entered to win a beautiful necklace from Alara Jewelry. $25 entry fee per two-person team.
The Bake-Off has 6 categories, including: chocolate treat, fruit treat, cookie, cake, pie, gluten-free. A person may enter multiple items (one category per item), with a $5 fee per entry. Does not include attendance at the event.
Tickets to the event are $5 and include tasting and voting on the Bake-Off entries, cheering rights, and automatic entry in the drawing for the necklace from Alara Jewelry.
For additional details and entry forms, please visit: bit.ly/PuzzleNight (case sensitive)
bit.ly/PuzzleNight
14th - Valentine's Day Dinner/Theatre
The Rockin’ TJ Ranch cordially invites you to our 7th annual Valentine’s Day Dinner/Theatre
featuring the Equinox Theatre Company
Tuesday, February 14th
6 pm - 10 pm
Includes: Four Course Meal, Complimentary Champagne Entertainment and Cash Bar
Entrée Selections:
-Lobster Ravioli in Pink Cream Sauce with Garlic Shrimp served with Saffron Rice
-Steak Oscar topped with Crab and Béarnaise Sauces served with Butter Gold Mashed Potatoes -Champagne Chicken with Avocado and King Prawn with Wild Rice Pilaf
$544 per table of 8 OR $70 per person
For tickets and information
Call 585-0595
Reservation Required
Located 4 miles west of Gallatin Valley Mall off Huffine Lane
www.rockingtjranch.com
15th - QuickBooks Class
If you are using QuickBooks for your business' financial purposes, this class is for you! Intermediate QuickBooks class allows you to learn more advanced properties of the system to help your business run efficiently and smoothly. This class covers in-depth information on using Accounts Receivable and Accounts payable for day-to-day transactions, which will help in making your business the best in town!
http://www.azworld.com/services/tech_services/quickbooks_event_desc.html#intermediate
15th - Wilderness and … Working Dogs for Conservation
“Wilderness and Working Dogs for Conservation” will be presented Wednesday, February 15th, at 7 pm at the Emerson Center’s Weaver room in Bozeman. Dr. Megan Parker, executive director of Working Dogs for Conservation, will be the featured speaker at this program sponsored by the Madison-Gallatin Chapter of the Montana Wilderness Association.
Canines are well known for their impressive powers of smell, and are used by law enforcement agencies to detect illegal drugs, explosives, etc. Working Dogs for Conservation, a Montana non-profit, employs dogs to improve methods for gathering information to preserve endangered species, identify wildlife corridors and help eradicate invasive species both in the United States and around the world. One recent project involved identifying critical areas for carnivores in Montana’s Centennial valley. Another team has just returned from Cameroon with the dogs working on critically endangered Cross River gorillas. Dr. Parker will be accompanied by Pepin, a Belgian Malinois, to demonstrate how canines can track endangered species.
“Wilderness and…” is a series of lectures recommended for area newcomers, families, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone with a passion for wild places and protecting Montana’s wildlands. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the President of the Madison-Gallatin Chapter of the Montana Wilderness Association at 585-5338.
15th - Wilderness and Working Dogs for Conservation
“Wilderness and …… Working Dogs for Conservation” will be presented Wednesday, February 15th, at 7 pm at the Emerson Center’s Weaver room in Bozeman. Dr. Megan Parker, executive director of Working Dogs for Conservation, will be the featured speaker at this program sponsored by the Madison-Gallatin Chapter of the Montana Wilderness Association.
Canines are well known for their impressive powers of smell, and are used by law enforcement agencies to detect illegal drugs, explosives, etc. Working Dogs for Conservation, a Montana non-profit, employs dogs to improve methods for gathering information to preserve endangered species, identify wildlife corridors and help eradicate invasive species both in the United States and around the world. One recent project involved identifying critical areas for carnivores in Montana’s Centennial valley. Another team has just returned from Cameroon with the dogs working on critically endangered Cross River gorillas. Dr. Parker will be accompanied by Pepin, a Belgian Malinois, to demonstrate how canines can track endangered species.
“Wilderness and…” is a series of lectures recommended for area newcomers, families, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone with a passion for wild places and protecting Montana’s wildlands. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the President of the Madison-Gallatin Chapter of the Montana Wilderness Association at 585-5338.
17th - Highgate Senior Living Hosts Food Drive
Bozeman, Montana, January 17th, 2012---Highgate Senior Living Residents are hosting a Food Drive for the Gallatin Valley Food Bank on Tuesday, January 17th at 5:30pm. The January Family Night, “Start the New Year Off Right by Giving Back to the Community” is an effort to foster and encourage volunteerism for seniors. This event supports Highagte Senior Living’s mission to encourage our residents to “Live each day to its fullest”. This event is open to the public. The Gallatin Valley Food Bank welcomes this event as a reminder to the community of the Food Banks’s yearlong need for food supplies, not just during the holidays. The Gallatin Valley community is invited to collect canned food items, bring them to Highgate Senior Living on 2219 West Oak Street for speakers, music, and fun while participating in a meaningful event.
www.highgateseniorliving.com
18th - 30th Annual International Food Bazaar
This year marks the 30th year of Montana State University hosting the International Food Bazaar. This is one of Bozeman’s greatest events that allows the community to experience cultures from all around the world. MSU is privileged to host around 600 international students representing 75 different countries from around the world. The International Food Bazaar presents a night of traditional food, exceptional entertainment, and exciting community interaction. To honor the 30 years of this highly anticipated event, the Office of International Programs has organized a special line up of entertainment. The evening will consist of performance from local world/reggae band Dub Sultan, Bozeman’s Chet Leach and “Rhythm Drums”, and some of MSU’s talented International students representing 4 countries. There will also be a chance for guests to have their names written in various languages at our Calligraphy table. Join for us for a night of international excitement! Doors open at 4:00.
For questions contact Deborah Chiolero at chiolero@montana.edu or 406.994.7722
http://www.montana.edu/international/
18th - AIDS Outreach Mardi Gras Party
AIDS Outreach of Bozeman is hosting their 3rd annual Mardi Gars Silent Auction, Saturday February 18th from 7 to 10 pm. The event will be held in the ballroom of the Emerson Cultural Center and feature auction items from local business and artists, live music, appetizers, wine and beer. For more information contact Rose at (406) 451-5718 or visit www.aidsoutreachmt.org.
www.aidsoutreachmt.org
18th-19th - Wild West WinterFest
Wild West WinterFest – Experience the OLD West
Put on your hats & coats, mittens & boots and join us for the 10th Annual WinterFest with these events and more: 1840’s Western Rendezvous Encampment with activities and demonstrations, The Montana Heritage Commission 1860’s Living History with Historic Interpreters and interactive exhibits, blacksmith contest, Bootleggers Ball with music by The Dirty Shame, All Breed Horse Sale, Battle of the Trail Horse, Chili Cook-off, Canine Talent Competition, Dog Keg Pull, Draft Horse Pulling Contest, Hockey Tournament, Old McLien’s Farm Barn, Petting Zoo, Quilt Show, Ski Joring, Sweetheart Fur & Feather Show, and Working Horse & Driver Competition. And, as always, there will be plenty of food at the food vendor booths, music and other western entertainment, and fun things to buy at the commercial exhibitor booths! Break your cabin fever, get out of the house and join us for some Wintertime fun!
Located at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, Bozeman, Montana
www.wildwestwinterfest.com
25th - 2012 Girls for a Change Conference "100% Possible"
The 2012 Girls for a Change Conference will take place on February 25, 2012 at Montana State University-Bozeman with keynote speaker Dr. Waded Cruzado. Throughout the day girls grades 8-12 will participate in a variety of workshops with other girls from all around the state of Montana. Workshops for this years conference include Bollywood Dancing, money management, exploring personalities, theater, non-traditional careers, music, and many more! For more information contact Thrive at (406)587-3840 or gfac@allthrive.org.
www.allthrive.org/programs/girls-for-a-change/
26th - Bells of the Bridgers Annual Handbell Concert
Join the Bells of the Bridgers for their annual concert at 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Bozeman United Methodist Church, 121 S. Willson Ave. in Bozeman.
Under the direction of M.A. Bellingham, Bozeman’s community bell choir, Bells of the Bridgers is now in its seventh season and the ringers represent a cross-section of the area handbell community, with its members counted among most bell groups in the valley, including choir directors.
This year’s concert, “Amazing Grace and More…” will be performed on five octaves of Schulmerich bells as well as Malmark handchimes with piano accompaniment.
Highlights of this year’s performance are Arnold B. Sherman’s “Jazz Rag,” originally commissioned for the 13th International Handbell Symposium in August 2008, which recalls themes of the American jazz movement, “Jubiloso,” an arrangement by Linda R. Lamb based on Ludwig Van Beethoven’s “Hymn to Joy,” and “Lore of the Loom,” a Celtic dance by Norwegian composer Rolf Lovland and arranged by Kevin McChesney.
Another Sherman arrangement, “The Sure Foundation” is an energetic combination of themes from “Aurelia” and “Regent Square.”
Other selections include Louise Frier’s “Belltree Fantasia,” H. Dean Wagner’s “Carillon” which reminds listeners of pealing bells, the traditional African spiritual “Climbing Jacob’s Ladder” arranged by Sondra K. Tucker, and the lively Cynthia Dobrinski original “Rondo Passacaglia.”
The concert is free and open to the public. An offering to offset costs of handbell music and other expenses – Bells of the Bridger’s only income – will be taken.
www.facebook.com/bellsofthebridgers
