‘All You Need is Love!’ Valentine’s Day comes to Bozeman
With so much hostility littering today’s headlines and social media feeds, it seems just the right time for a little LOVE. Valentine’s Day is but a fortnight away with several area venues playing host to romantic events sure to win over the most resolute naysayers. Here’s a look at some of the fun in and around Bozeman.
Earn your box of chocolates ahead of the big day! The 2019 Love ‘em or Leave ‘em 5K is set for Saturday, February 9th, beginning and ending at the Filling Station. Day of registration and packet pickup opens at 9am, with the race set to begin at 10:30am. The annual event offers something for everyone. Skip the red roses, cards, and candy – all racers will receive a long sleeve, tech t-shirt with race logo, chili, sandwiches, cider, and a beer or hot chocolate ticket. Following the race, join in for a social gathering, award ceremony including ski lift tickets and Valentine’s Day prizes, live music from the SlomoJoe Trio, food and refreshments. The race is $30 for individuals and $50 for couples. Proceeds benefit Bozeman Summit School. Registration and further information can be found at www.loveorleave.weebly.com.
Later on Feb. 9th, Bozeman Folklore Society celebrates with a Valentine’s Day Family & Contra Dance at the Bozeman Senior Center. The family portion will begin at 5:30pm with callers Robyn Lauster and Marty Albini, then stay for a potluck dinner at 6:30pm. The Contra Dance follows a 30-minute warm-up dance lesson at 7:30pm. Lauster will call and live music will be provided by Homegrown String Band. Families, singles and couples are welcome. Family Dance admission is $15 per. Admission to just the Contra Dance is $10, $8 for members, and $5 for students. Please bring clean, grit-free, non-marking shoes to protect the floor.
Also on Feb. 9th, Bridgercare presents the 32nd Annual Sweet Tooth Ball at 7pm in continued support of its new clinic. The Commons at Baxter & Love will host the fundraiser. Celebrate with a night of music, dancing, and live entertainment. Bid in the auction and win fun raffle prizes. Indulge in delicious appetizers, desserts, and coffee. A no host beer and wine bar will also be available by Bridger Brewing and Montucky Cold Snacks. Must be 21+ to purchase. Sweet Tooth Ball tickets are $60 each, or $100 for couples. Also available are four-ticket Party Packs and VIP tables for groups of 8. All raised funds will be matched by an anonymous donor. Cocktail attire is encouraged. Visit www.bridgercare.org for ticketing and further event
information.
Another option on Feb. 9th, Bozeman Civitas Society brings the 5th Annual Valentine’s Fetish Ball to the Baxter Hotel ballroom beginning at 8pm. The evening will be filled with live music by DJ K7NG, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and BDSM demo performances by local kinksters. The Fetish Ball is open to those 18 and up. Formal dress or fetish wear is required. Advance tickets are available at Erotique ($25) and Cactus Records ($27), as well as at the door. The evening is a fundraising event with proceeds benefitting Bridgercare and the Help Center.
And if you’re looking to enjoy some live music with your sweethearts on the night of Valentine’s Day, Thursday, February 14th… take in Bridger Creek Boys’ blend of old-time and newgrass at Red Tractor Pizza beginning at 7pm, the spirited Americana of Montana Rose at Belgrade’s Mint Cafe & Bar at 7pm, or the unique, jazzy folk reggae of Foxy Blues at Bozeman Hot Springs, also starting at 7pm. Spend an evening with the GRAMMY® Award-winning Infamous Stringdusters at Rialto Bozeman at 8pm, be your own superstar with Sunrise Karaoke at the Eagles Bar at 9pm, or take in the groove-based tunes of local group Good Clean Funk at Colonel Black’s, also kicking up at 9pm.
Further information about these amorous festivities and other upcoming events can be found throughout this issue of The BoZone. •
