BIG SKY – Under a radiant pink sky and with fans new and old gracing the stands, the Montana State University Rodeo Team provided a unique and unprecedented rodeo experience on July 19 at the Big Sky Rodeo.
The
format of the rodeo, which was produced by Outlaw Partners and Freestone
Productions, began with an educational component. Rodeo participants
demonstrated a selection of rodeo disciplines while rodeo announcer Matt West
explained each event to the audience.
Following
the demonstrations, young rodeo studs-in-the-making took a shot at the events,
including riding mini bulls and mutton busting. MSU athletes closed out the
night and had attendees on their feet as they competed in groups of four in a
winner-take-all style championship round. Winners from each event earned points
toward qualifying for the World Champions Rodeo Alliance, a professional rodeo
competition that offers big money prizes to winners.
While
vying for a spot in a professional rodeo, MSU rodeo athletes also have the
added challenge of attending school as full-time students working toward
degrees. Andy Bolich, the rodeo team’s head coach of five years, counts the
team’s dedication to both academics and the sport as one of its greatest
strengths.
Bolich
was full of praises after the first event of its kind in Big Sky. “It was a
good experience to let people see [the rodeo] lifestyle and share our heritage
with people that probably aren’t that familiar with rodeo,” Bolich said.
Bolich
added that the winner-take-all style of competition encourages athletes to take
risks and give it their all. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t, he
said. But whether they end the night with a victorious ride or not, it is a remarkable
thing to witness.
Children turning 5 on or before
9/10/2024: Kindergarten
enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year can be completed by following the
registration process now.
Children
born on or after September 11, 2019:4K enrollment is now open for
families that have a 4-year-old they would like to enroll in our program for
the 2023-2024 school year. Please complete the 4K Interest Form to
express your interest. Completing this form does not guarantee enrollment into
the 4K program. Enrollment is capped at twenty 4-year-olds currently
residing within Big Sky School District boundary full time and will be
determined by birth date in calendar order of those born on or after September
11, 2018. Interest form closes on May 30th.
Enrollment now is critical for fall preparations. Thank you!
My Barking Dog is a nightmare comedy that tells the story of Toby and Melinda, two lonely people whose lives are forever changed the night they encounter a starving coyote at their apartment building. Over time they grow to expect him, leaving ritual offerings to entice the coyote every night. Toby and Melinda forge a connection over this visitor and share curiosity and concern about his presence in the city. The coyote expands their world–until, one night, their world is shattered. Their lives are pushed suddenly into uncharted territory, sending them on a surreal odyssey that changes their city–and the world–forever.
Directed by LX Miller. Starring Max Schneider and Denise Hergett
Verge Theater is continuing their mission to provide accessible theater to our community. Tickets for My Barking Dog are Pay What You Wish with a suggested price of $35. Audience members are offered the opportunity to select the price point that is comfortable for them when purchasing tickets.
My Barking Dog runs March 15-17, 22-24, 28-30
Performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays begin at 7:00 p.m., with Sunday matinees offered at 3:00 p.m.
Suitable for ages 16 . No animals are harmed in the staging of this production.
Saturday, March 23rd 6:00-8:00pm
We will combine the heart-opening powers of cacao with the transcendental powers of breathwork and sound. Together, these practices will give us the opportunity for a deep
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Saturday, March 23rd 6:00-8:00pm
We will combine the heart-opening powers of cacao with the transcendental powers of breathwork and sound. Together, these practices will give us the opportunity for a deep inward journey and peak state experience. This experience can activate and clear the chakras, release trauma, reset the nervous system, connect us with higher consciousness, and help us achieve self-actualization. No prior experience is necessary. Register at santoshabigsky.com/workshops-special-events
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March 23 (Saturday) 6:00 pm - April 23 (Tuesday) 8:00 pm