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Tea Tasting, March 14, 2011

Bruce and Frankee — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:54:32 +0000

The HomePage Cafe in Downtown Bozeman will be hosting a tea tasting from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on March 14, 2011. Certified Tea Master, Frankee Muller, will be discussing the history of tea in Japan followed by a tasting of 5 of Japan’s most well-known teas. The HomePage Cafe is located at 242 E. Main Street in historical Downtown Bozeman.

Tea Tasting, March 14, 2011

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.

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!

Hatch Film Festival in Downtown Bozeman

Bruce and Frankee — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:40:38 +0000

Every fall beautiful downtown Bozeman, Montana, is the location of the Hatch Film Festival. This years HATCHfest is from September 30 through October 3. Throughout the week there will be screenings of ten feature films, ten ground breaker films, a shorts program, musical events, mentoring workshops, 2 dedicated lounge areas for guests and invitees and a closing night award ceremony. All events will be held at the Emerson Cultural Center at 111 S. Grand Ave.

HATCH is a year round non-profit organization, designed to develop and foster the growth of creative minds in various industries through mentorship, exposure, and networking. Since it’s inception in 2004, Hatch has successfully developed an environment that strikes the enthusiasm and stimulation of young artist’s creativity throughout the world, by connecting new filmmakers, musicians, photographers, designers, architects, writers and fine artists with award-winning veterans in the entertainment industry. The mission of HATCH is to provide mentorship, education, inspiration and recognition to the next generation of creative innovators.

Gallatin Art Crossing: The Art & Soul of Gallatin Valley

Bruce and Frankee — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:58:40 +0000

Kilimanjaro Bull by John Tolmay

Walking distance from the Voss Inn bed and breakfast in downtown Bozeman, Montana, is the Gallatin Art Crossing which exhibits sustainable sculptures throughout the downtown Bozeman area. Currently the exhibit consists of 17 sculptures encompassing a wide variety of styles and media. The goal of the program is to add at least one piece of public art to the permanent collection each year. Such a large free public gallery is a great asset to the artistic community and the City of Bozeman. For more information, visit www.gallatinartcrossing.com.

Downtown Bozeman Summer Events:

insideout — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:44:17 +0000

Main Street in historic downtown Bozeman, MT

Downtown Bozeman is booming this summer! Among the many events planned throughout the season, you won’t want to miss Music on Main. Every Thursday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 Main Street closes to vehicle traffic and a band plays lively music. People dance. Stores stay open late. It’s a great chance to experience everything that Downtown Bozeman has to offer. Another popular event on the first Friday of every month is the Artwalk.

All of Bozeman’s downtown galleries stay open late and offer refreshments to art enthusiasts and tourists alike, all eager to see the newest additions to their collections. For a complete list of downtown events, visit downtownbozeman.org