BOZEMAN – The Bozeman Symphony closes its 2025–26 season with Sounds of America III: Appalachian Spring, an inspiring and powerful program celebrating the spirit of American music, June 13th and 14th at the Willson Auditorium in downtown Bozeman. The concerts culminate with Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s explosive 1812 Overture.
The program
With Fiona Lee of the Royal Danish Ballet
Yellowstone Ballet Company (YBC) presents The Little Mermaid on Thursday, June 18th at 6:30 pm at the Willson Auditorium in Bozeman. Kathleen Rakela, YBC Artistic Director and recipient of a prestigious Montana Arts Council Fellowship in the Performing Arts, has created
Weekly Summer Tradition Returns to Miles Band Shell Park with Local Vendors, Live Music, Themed Events, and Family-Friendly Fun Every Wednesday Evening
The Livingston Farmers Market returns for its 24th season on Wednesday, June 3rd, bringing 16 weeks of fresh local food, live music, artisan vendors, community events, and
Elk River Books and Elk River Arts & Lectures present a reading, audience Q&A, and book signing with Craig Johnson, the author of the Sheriff Walt Longmire mystery series. The event will take place on Saturday, June 13th at Elk River Books, 122 S. 2nd Street in Livingston.
Americana Lifetime Achievement Award winner Darrell Scott returns to The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts on August 1st for a performance at the Blake Pavilion.
Darrell Scott is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist widely regarded as one of the most respected voices in contemporary American roots music.
In many rural communities, young people grow up surrounded by hardworking adults but have limited opportunities to see what different careers actually look like from the inside. A program at Sleeping Giant Middle School is working to change that.
This spring, 15 students in the school’s Young Entrepreneurs class
Montana Ballet Company is excited to announce its 2026–27 performance season, featuring a mix of classical favorites, new works, and holiday traditions.
“This season reflects Montana Ballet Company’s commitment to honoring the classical ballet tradition while continuing to grow through new choreography, creative collaborations, and innovative performances. We
10 Questions with Emily Colasante, PMHNP at Livingston HealthCare
Emily Colasante is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Livingston HealthCare. A former bedside registered nurse, Colasante earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees at DeSales University and Vanderbilt University, respectively, before pursuing a career in psychiatric medicine. Colasante&
BOZEMAN – The Bozeman Symphony closes its 2025–26 season with Sounds of America III: Appalachian Spring, an inspiring and powerful program celebrating the spirit of American music, June 13th and 14th at the Willson Auditorium in downtown Bozeman. The concerts culminate with Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s explosive 1812 Overture.
The program
by Jacob Schwarz
It was senior night for the 2026 Park High Rangers varsity baseball squad. Facing the Butte Central Maroons, a victory by five or more runs was needed to clinch the No. 3 seed in the Central A Division—and their first playoff appearance since baseball became a
HRDC is preparing to open its Livingston Warming Center for the upcoming winter season, providing a safe, warm space for individuals experiencing homelessness or lacking adequate heat during Montana’s coldest months.
The Warming Center model operates seasonally and relies on community support and fundraising to keep its doors open.
The Park County Council for the Arts (PCCArts) proudly awarded Parks Reece the distinction of Inaugural Artist Laureate for 2025. PCCArts also recognized the late Russell Chatham as the 2025 Legacy Laureate. Parks, as well as Russell’s daughter Lea, received a beautiful leather award ribbon designed by Chase DeForest.
By Melissa Johansen
Livingston’s third annual Craft Supply Swap will be held October 25th, from noon to 4 pm at Old Lumberyard (122 North F Street). This is a fun, free community event that centers creativity, reducing waste, and connecting our communities.
There is a lot of community excitement
Raise a glass and your spirits at the Livingston 2nd Street Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 18th from 4 to 7 pm. Admission is free and there’s fun for all! Enjoy interactive adult and kids’ activities, seasonal drink and food specials, and live accordion music. There will be a long
The National Alliance On Metal Illness (NAMI) has designated September as National Suicide Prevention Month to shine a spotlight on a topic not often talked about... suicide.
“Regarding the question of suicide, keep it a question. It’s not really an answer.” - Peter McWilliams
Everyone is affected by suicide, not
The Park County Community Journal (PCCJ) presents its 9th annual Best of Park County poll, a contest intended to showcase our community’s best—the outstanding people, places, and local businesses that make this special community vibrant.
Voting will begin on Wednesday, August 20th, at 9 am and concludes three
Opinion Editorials state the views solely of the author and do not reflect the views of the Community Journal.
By Brad Wilson
In his recent guest column, Sam Byrne, managing partner of CrossHarbor Capital Partners, offered an apology to the Shields Valley community for missteps in water use at Crazy
BOZEMAN – The Bozeman Symphony closes its 2025–26 season with Sounds of America III: Appalachian Spring, an inspiring and powerful program celebrating the spirit of American music, June 13th and 14th at the Willson Auditorium in downtown Bozeman. The concerts culminate with Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s explosive 1812 Overture.
The program
With Fiona Lee of the Royal Danish Ballet
Yellowstone Ballet Company (YBC) presents The Little Mermaid on Thursday, June 18th at 6:30 pm at the Willson Auditorium in Bozeman. Kathleen Rakela, YBC Artistic Director and recipient of a prestigious Montana Arts Council Fellowship in the Performing Arts, has created
Weekly Summer Tradition Returns to Miles Band Shell Park with Local Vendors, Live Music, Themed Events, and Family-Friendly Fun Every Wednesday Evening
The Livingston Farmers Market returns for its 24th season on Wednesday, June 3rd, bringing 16 weeks of fresh local food, live music, artisan vendors, community events, and
Elk River Books and Elk River Arts & Lectures present a reading, audience Q&A, and book signing with Craig Johnson, the author of the Sheriff Walt Longmire mystery series. The event will take place on Saturday, June 13th at Elk River Books, 122 S. 2nd Street in Livingston.
Americana Lifetime Achievement Award winner Darrell Scott returns to The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts on August 1st for a performance at the Blake Pavilion.
Darrell Scott is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist widely regarded as one of the most respected voices in contemporary American roots music.
In many rural communities, young people grow up surrounded by hardworking adults but have limited opportunities to see what different careers actually look like from the inside. A program at Sleeping Giant Middle School is working to change that.
This spring, 15 students in the school’s Young Entrepreneurs class
Montana Ballet Company is excited to announce its 2026–27 performance season, featuring a mix of classical favorites, new works, and holiday traditions.
“This season reflects Montana Ballet Company’s commitment to honoring the classical ballet tradition while continuing to grow through new choreography, creative collaborations, and innovative performances. We
10 Questions with Emily Colasante, PMHNP at Livingston HealthCare
Emily Colasante is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Livingston HealthCare. A former bedside registered nurse, Colasante earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees at DeSales University and Vanderbilt University, respectively, before pursuing a career in psychiatric medicine. Colasante&