Bridger Brewing is the after-work happy hour spot for Gallatin Valley locals, as well as a great place to bring visiting families over the holidays. In addition to its delicious craft brews and artisan pizzas, the family-friendly brewer also hosts Music & Mussels every Wednesday and {Pints with Purpose} on Mondays. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming acts and nonprofits.
Wednesday nights from 5–8pm, Bridger Brewing hosts Music & Mussels! Come enjoy some live music and succulent, steamed mussels with house-made sweet Italian sausage, tomatoes, garlic, and chili flakes, topped with parsley and tomato salsa.
Bridger Creek Boys provide the tableside acoustics on Wednesday, December 5th. The Boys are an acoustic bluegrass quartet steeped in old-time tradition, while also pushing the genre with newgrass. The band blends originals with covers of traditional bluegrass and more contemporary artists. Their style is confident, complex, and full of improvisation that will draw you in and get you shaking all over with bluegrass joy.
Edis Kittrell will entertain brewery-goers on Wednesday, December 12th. Edis’ unique brand of folky, bluesy tunes has moved and entertained audiences for many years. She performs at various venues and functions in solo, duo, and trio acts, as well as with her band Edis and the Incredibles. Her primary instruments are her powerful and heartfelt vocals. She also plays six and twelve-string guitar, four and five-string bass, ukulele, and percussion. Influences include Bonnie Raitt, Marshall Tucker, and George Jones, but whatever the song, you can count on heartfelt vocals and fine musicality.
Bridger hosts Walcrik on Wednesday, December 19th. Andrew Morehouse and Tim Baucom have been playing and writing together for the better part of a decade, with their debut EP available now. This Bozeman-based folk/bluegrass duo plays original, traditional, and cover music.
Bridger Brewing not only takes pride in its stellar menu items, but also in the community it serves. The brewery hosts {Pints with Purpose} every Monday evening from 5–8pm where $1 of every pint sold will be donated to a featured local nonprofit. Here’s a look at some of the nonprofits on the calendar in the coming weeks. Come enjoy a house-brewed pint and be charitable in the process!
Support the Montana Food Bank Network on Monday, December 3rd. The organization operates around the state with the mission to end hunger in Montana through food acquisition and distribution, education and advocacy. Learn more at www.mfbn.org.
Proceeds from Monday, December 10th will benefit Cancer Support Community Bozeman. The local chapter of the national non-profit provides a full range of support programs for people with cancer and their loved ones in a comfortable home-like setting, completely free of charge. Learn more at www.cancersupportmontana.org.
Have a brew and help raise dollars for MSU Community Portrait Day on Monday, December 17th. Entirely student-run with the supervision of School of Film & Photography faculty, this annual event offers around 40 families FREE portraits with printing and digital images generously provided by F-11 Photo. Learn more at http://sfp.montana.edu.
Bridger Brewing provides the Bozeman community with unique hand-crafted brews, fresh artisan-style pizzas, and more. Locally owned, family friendly, and Bobcat proud, Bridger Brewing is the perfect place for lunch or an evening out. To learn more about upcoming events and daily specials, visit www.bridgerbrewing.com or call (406) 587-2124. Bridger Brewing is located at 1609 S 11th Ave. in the Town & Country complex, near campus and just across from the Fieldhouse. They’re open for business from 11:30am–9pm daily.