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Leon Redbone to Visit Bozeman’s Ellen Theater

Bruce and Frankee — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:01:21 +0000

Leon Redbone is one of the world’s most mysterious and fascinating performers and pop culture icons. He is known for his distinctive fedora, dark glasses, mustache, and scruffy baritone voice. This Neo-Vaudevillian crooner captivates audiences with a combination of pre-world war II ragtime, urban folk, jazz, blues, and Tin Pan Alley classics.

Thursday, April 15th Cocktails at 7:00 PM Concert at 8:00 PM Tickets – $28/20 – Reserved Seating “…so authentic you can hear the surface noise of an old 78 rpm.” Rolling Stone Magazine With trademark Panama hat, sunglasses and white suit, Mr. Redbone has developed a cult following as a musical American Icon. The laid back rhythms are accentuated by the ease with which he performs them, something that made his appearance as Leon the Snowman a highlight of “Elf,” Will Ferrell’s Christmas movie. “His long-slung, blurry baritone recalls an older, simpler world of music – from 1899 to 1935.” The Chicago Sun Times An evening of unforgettable blues, jazz and Tin Pan Alley classics makes Leon Redbone the perfect performer for The Ellen’s vaudeville stage. Tickets are on sale now.

The Ellen Theater is located on Main Street in Downtown Bozeman just 4 blocks from the Voss Inn bed and breakfast.

Exhibit by World Renown Spanish Artist Francisco de Goya in Bozeman

Bruce and Frankee — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:39:59 +0000

This is an exhibit not to be missed! Until May 16, 2010, Bozeman’s Museum of the Rockies is home to an exceptional exhibition of the famous etchings by Spanish artist Francisco de Goya entitled “Los Caprichos.” This is a superb early edition of the complete set of eighty etchings published in 1799. One of four sets acquired directly from Goya by the Duke and Duchess of Osuna these enigmatic and controversial, “Los Caprichos,” were created in a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain. Goya’s art is as moving and meaningful today as it was two centuries ago—both in technique and in the social consciousness of his subject matter.

"Los Caprichos" by Francisco de Goya

The Museum of the Rockies which is located just one mile from the Voss Inn is known for its world famous collection of dinosaur fossils and paleontology program. Dinosaur fossils are found in Montana rocks from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. Dinosaur dig crew led by paleontologist and curator Jack Horner, science advisor to the Jurassic Park films, excavate fossils which are prepared and studied at the Museum in Bozeman. Some of the most famous dinosaurs in the world such as Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Deinonychus (very similar to Velociraptor) can be seen on display.

The Museum also has exceptional exhibits consisting of several collections including Historical artifacts, Textiles, Archaeology and Ethnographic materials as well as a photo archive collection of historical photography from the Northern Rockies Region of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. The Living History Farm offers a chance to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the Victorian Era. Costumed interpreters demonstrate daily life in the Gallatin Valley circa 1890. The centerpiece of the Living History Farm is the Tinsley House, a two-story farmhouse built in 1889 by William and Lucy Tinsley and their eight children. The interior, which is open for exploration, has been restored to replicate the original residence as closely as possible. Entering the home, you’ll feel the warmth of the woodstove and smell the delicious meals prepared daily for the crew. Cooking is done traditionally—without electricity or running water, but with great enthusiasm. Domestic chores such as cleaning, sewing, spinning, and weaving are part of every day’s experience. Outside, the gardeners take great pride in their work—tending an heirloom kitchen garden, which supplies a wide variety of produce, and flower, herb, and Native American gardens. Several days a week visitors can enjoy blacksmith demonstrations, musicians playing piano and hammer dulcimer, and children playing period games.

Theater in Downtown Bozeman

Bruce and Frankee — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:38:16 +0000

Life in Bozeman, MT, is centered around Main Street, which is only three blocks from the Voss Inn bed and breakfast. This is where you will find all of the best restaurants, shops, galleries and coffee shops. It is also where you will find the newly renovated Ellen Theater. The Ellen is a lavishly decorated playhouse built in 1919 by the acclaimed architect Fred Willson. In it’s day this historic landmark had Friday night performances, Saturday matinees and Sunday concerts featuring well-known artists such as Sally Rand, the fan dancer and ventriloquist Edgar Bergan with his sidekick Charlie McCarthy. Even the young aspiring actor, Gary Cooper, performed at the Ellen. Eventually it became Bozeman’s principal movie theater and, sadly, was allowed to fall into a state of disrepair.

In 1995 the Ellen was purchased by Montana Theaterworks which set for itself the task of renovating the Ellen with the intent of returning it to it’s original grandeur and offering live concerts and theater to Bozeman once again. Today the Ellen has a full calendar of events which includes:

October 16 to November 1: The Woman in Black
October 22: Legends of Jazz
November 7: Brian Bromberg Quintet
December 4–23: A Christmas Story
December 10: Jeni Fleming

Whatever you do, when you visit Bozeman don’t miss the opportunity to experience a little bit of history by taking in one of the wonderful live performances at the Ellen Theater!

Our fall garden is in full bloom!

Bruce and Frankee — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:09:23 +0000

Fall has finally arrived at our Bozeman bed and breakfast inn.!

The air is crisp. Nights are cool, but not too cold. We still haven’t had a freeze, so the fall garden has gone into overdrive. The asters, solidago, phlox and colchicum are in full bloom. The alcea rugosa stands tall. It’s large yellow flowers really pop against the red brick on the north side of the house. Even the William Baffin roses keep going strong!