Masterful musicians, ‘Our Yellowstone’ set up camp at Library
Bozeman Public Library offers more than just a vast selection of books, periodicals, and movies to its many pass-holders – it also hosts a number of engaging events open to the public. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
The family-friendly 2018 ‘Music on the Green’ Summer Concert Series showcasing regional talent closes on Sunday, September 16th with the talents of Paige & the People’s Band on the Front Plaza from 5–7pm. This event is FREE and open to the public.
The nine-piece horn powered and vocally charged group has a feeling of ‘70s soul with a modern twist. The band is somewhat reminiscent of groups like Cold Blood or Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, but with a much more contemporary feel. Paige & the People dress to impress, giving their performances a sense of occasion, then blast the roof off with their big band, powerhouse sound! The soul, R&B, jazz, and pop group are one of Bozeman’s best, and are excited to bring their brand of musical devotion and “funky spices” to “The People.”
Presented in conjunction with the Montana State University Library, Museum of the Rockies, and Yellowstone Forever, the Bozeman Public Library will host a number of events during the back half of September as part of “Our Yellowstone.” The month-long series of arts and cultural programming, speakers, and exhibits continues in celebration of our First National Park. All Our Yellowstone events are FREE and open to the public.
Our Yellowstone presents Bozeman Untold: Yellowstone Story Slam on Thursday, September 20th at 6:30pm. Head down to the Library and connect with your community by sharing stories of true experiences in Yellowstone!
Following Sunday, September 23rd, the Yellowstone Children’s Activity Day will take place from 1–4pm. This afternoon event is just for Kids! Explore the natural world and learn about our backyard park with instructors from Yellowstone Forever.
Check out “The Wolves of Yellowstone: Science, Stories & Human Values” on Tuesday, September 25th. Doug Smith, project leader for the Wolf Restoration Project in Yellowstone, will present at 7pm.
Finally, speakers Todd Wilkinson and Rick Reese will discuss growth and development in the Gallatin Valley and its implications for the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem on Thursday, September 27th at 7pm.
Also at the Library, Bozeman Symphony presents “Tuning In to the Orchestra” as an extension of its new performance season. In this interactive discussion, Maestro Savery will host Symphony musicians. With a focus on individual players, get the “inside scoop” of each artists’ perspective on making music as part of the Bozeman Symphony. Players will discuss the various challenges of their instruments, the repertoire, and how they fit into the orchestra and choir as a whole. The Wednesday, October 3rd event will feature Carrie Krause, Concertmaster of the Orchestra, in the Library’s Community Room at 5:30pm, or virtually as the event will be live streamed on Facebook (follow @BozemanSymphony). This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit www.bozemansymphony.org.
Yoga for All continues this fall! This weekly event is held every Tuesday at 11am and noon in the Community Room. Open to all ages and abilities, instructors focus on the basics of yoga, breathing, and mind/body connections. Please bring your own mat and any props you choose to use, including blocks or straps.
Terra Kopf instructs the 11am class. Terra completed her teacher training at the Maui Yoga Shala and additional training at the Yandara Yoga Institute in Baja, Mexico. Brooke Russell, a Yoga Motion-certified instructor, continues to teach the noon class.
The Bozeman Public Library is located at 626 E Main St. For more information about other library happenings, please visit www.bozemanlibrary.org. •
