Arts-Entertainment
Wheatgrass Books is celebrating Small Business Saturday, November 29th, with a full day of community, creativity, and local talent. Visitors can meet two Montana authors and take part in a festive, hands-on mocktail workshop—all in support of shopping small and celebrating local arts.
The day begins with award-winning author Janet Fox, whose middle-grade novel The Mystery of Mystic Mountain was selected as Humanities Montana’s 2025 Great Reads from Great Places youth title, representing Montana at the National Book Festival. Fox will be in the shop from 11 am to 2 pm signing copies of The Mystery of Mystic Mountain and her other beloved books. The novel is also a finalist for the Willa Award from Women Writing the West in Middle Grade Fiction/Nonfiction.
From 2 to 5 pm, Wheatgrass welcomes Edie Vogel, author of Blake the Bear, for a signing and conversation. Blake the Bear was created in collaboration with illustrator Sarah Broesder—Vogel’s sister and fellow Livingston native. Their stories draw inspiration from their Montana childhood, spent exploring the outdoors with family.
At 3 pm, Jona and Rick Visser of Latent Commons will host Zero Proof, Full Spirit: Merry Mocktails for All! a hands-on holiday workshop celebrating wellness and creativity in every glass. Participants will learn to craft three vibrant, alcohol-free drinks using homemade syrups, aromatic bitters, and festive spices.
Tickets are $20, and space is limited—email WheatgrassBooks@gmail.com to reserve a spot.
Wheatgrass Books invites the community to shop local, meet local authors, and toast the season with zero-proof spirit. They are located at 120 N. Main St.