It was June 11, 1864, and the Confederate cavalry under General Thomas Rosser, a native of Texas and General George Custer’s former West Point classmate, surrounded Custer and his men at Trevilian Station, Virginia. After the ensuing, six-hour battle, Custer’s wagon was captured, and his...
For years, Dennis Powell used the cast iron pan passed down to him from his southern grandmother, until that fateful day when he dropped it on the brick stairs. In the process of figuring out how to repair it, and unable to find newly made...
With a nod to tradition, innovation, and craftsmanship, custom bowmakers (or bowyers) create classic archery equipment — recurves and longbows in one-piece or take-down models — adding their own unique touches and artful designs. Customers may choose from a long list of hardwoods, from the...
Jeff Keller, owner of The Paint Factory in Bozeman, Montana, has worked in the paint industry for 40 years, and during that time, when not at the store, he has been playing outside. Now, Keller’s two passions merge as he prepares to release a color...
There are a number of art books published in any given year, many of them worth remarking upon. But occasionally a title comes along that creates its own weather. For Big Sky Journal, the new consideration of the life and work of Ted Waddell by...
Looking to hone in your skills as they pertain to the written word? Perhaps you’re interested in telling your story on stage? Check out these writing workshops and events from around the region. In the Footsteps of Norman Maclean, Sept. 8 - 10 In the Footsteps of...
The Bozeman Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Choir celebrates 50 years this upcoming 2017-2018 concert season beginning in September. Established on Jan. 11, 1968, the orchestra was originally an outgrowth of the Montana State University Symphony Orchestra, expanding to become a collaborative community orchestra. Today, the...
Great Falls is hosting the world premiere of the Montana PBS documentary “C.M. Russell and the American West” on Sept. 9 at the Mansfield Theater, along with three days of community-sponsored events at the C.M. Russell Museum. Raise the Roof for the Russells will screen...
Art Shows & Events Art events are a fall fixture in the Northern Rockies, ranging from design showcases and auctions to annual exhibits and festivals. Here’s a list of what not to miss: Modernist Intersections: The Tia Collection | July 27 - Oct. 15 | Yellowstone Art Museum | Billings,...
Putting together a local meal is rewarding, and, especially in the summer months, it’s also easy thanks to Montana’s dedicated farmers, ranchers, and distributors. Here’s an easy path to your complete Montana meal:Putting together a local meal is rewarding, and, especially in the summer months,...