Polaris
Polaris, MT · Lifestyle
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A waning September heralds the region's fall cultural season
This Saturday is the Billings Symphony's first Classic Series concert of the season, and for the first time in 20 years, the Symphony is auditioning Vincent W. & Janet M. Carpenter Music Director candidates. Finalists take the stage throughout the 2026-27 season to share their vision of the future of the organization.
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Bozeman's Bourbon and Boots event kicks off Friday
Montana-made bourbon, western footwear, and local hospitality are brought together for a special Bozeman event. Three Montana brands are bringing local craftsmanship and western culture to the wandering buffalo hotel and lodge, making a week of homecoming festivities for the Bozeman bourbon and boots event. “One of the things we...
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Mountain goat strolls to church
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A Season of discovery at Museum of the Rockies
A runway show, a masquerade night of Bozeman’s spookiest history, and a curator’s own exhibit debut. This fall, the Museum of the Rockies is proving that a history museum can be anything but dusty. In the span of just three weeks, MOR will open three brand-new exhibits, host a runway show celebrating Indigenous design, and throw open its doors after dark for a 21-and-over Halloween event steeped in local legend. At the center of it all is Dr. Siriana Lundgren, MOR’s Curator of Cultural History—a Billings native and accomplished historian who came home to tell Montana’s stories in a way only she could.
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Bozeman Fall MADE Fair Brings 190+ Artisans Together in 2026
The Bozeman Fall MADE Fair returns Oct. 9-10, 2026, filling Brick Breeden Fieldhouse with original art, useful goods and creative energy. This modern handcrafted market will feature more than 190 artists and nonprofit organizations. Together, they offer an inviting place to meet makers, hear their stories and shop thoughtfully. A...
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This Employee-Owned Montana Grocery Store Has Locals Raving About the Prices
Most grocery stores blend into the background of daily life, but every so often, you stumble across one that people genuinely talk about with real enthusiasm. I heard about this particular Bozeman spot from multiple locals before I ever set foot inside, and the consistent theme was always the same: great prices, friendly faces, and a shopping experience that feels nothing like your typical chain store run.
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Opera Montana brings iconic novella to the stage
The long-anticipated opening of Opera Montana’s new work A River Runs Through It opened in Bozeman on Friday, and the result was predictable. Montanans love it. YPR's Karl Lengel caught Opera Montana Artistic Director Michael Sakir after Saturday evening's performance of "A River Runs Through It". He says the many hours of work by everyone involved focused on the story’s potential, and Opera Montana is proud to share the final result.
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This Bozeman Restaurant Turns Out Standout Pizza From a Handmade Oven
Wood-fired pizza may be the biggest draw at Blackbird in downtown Bozeman, but it is only part of the reason this Main Street restaurant has developed such a following. Handmade pasta, seasonal dishes, and a firebrick oven at the center of the kitchen give the menu plenty to explore beyond the pies.
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Raptor Fest precedes new ski season
Fresh off a scorching summer, many of our avian friends are gearing up for their annual snowbirding adventure. Gliding back into Southwest Montana for its return event, the annual Bridger Raptor Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, October 3rd and 4th. Sponsored by the Sacajawea Audubon Society, events are...
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FWP urges Bozeman community to help manage urban wildlife
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, in partnership with Gallatin Wildlife Association, held an informational panel about chronic wasting disease and urban wildlife at the Museum of the Rockies on Wednesday. Over 50 community members came out to learn about CWD and ask questions about human-wildlife conflict in Bozeman, including the topic of a high urban deer population.
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Inaugural Virginia City Arts Show showcases Montana artists
MISSOULA, Mont. — The inaugural Virginia City Arts Show is underway this weekend, bringing 12 Montana artists to historic Virginia City for three days of art and community events. The show runs through Sunday and gives visitors a chance to meet participating artists, watch them work and purchase original...