The inaugural TedxBigSky brought powerful ideas to a town hungry for inspiration, inviting discussion and reflection among speakers and attendees. But the impact didn’t end there—subjects discussed in Big Sky at the event’s Jan. 28 debut continue to generate thoughtful conversation.
Collectively, the videos from TEDxBigSky have been viewed nearly 30,000 times. Ripples from the Jan. 28 event are still being felt and continue to generate goose bumps in viewers near and far.
Tune in—or watch again—as veteran CNN journalist Parisa Khosravi describes the struggle to communicate with her son Payam, who has autism and a very powerful message to share.
The incredible story of “Mother Parisa” has been viewed more than 17,000 times and has helped connect families with similar struggles to a potentially life-changing resource.
In “Reaching Escape Velocity,” professional snowboarder-turned-rocket-scientist Andrew Crawford speaks about the stubborn discipline and passion that helped a tenacious kid from Montana achieve his dreams both on and off the snow.
Now that Crawford is hard at work developing technology used in self-driving cars, strapping a snowboard to his feet is not something he gets to do very often. But TEDxBigSky brought the Crawford family together and they were able to hit the slopes together for the first time in 15 years.
Lukas Nelson’s stripped-down acoustic performance of six songs—three of his own, one of his father’s and two Eric Clapton covers—is interspersed with the personal philosophy on perspective and compassion Nelson has cultivated over the years.
Before opening with a shiver-inducing rendition of Eric Clapton’s “Before You Accuse Me,” Nelson describes meeting Clapton as a nervous young pup who didn’t know what to do in his presence other than run up and give him a hug. Tidbits like that add depth and detail to the story of this rising star who has been described as wise beyond his years.
To view the full selection of talks delivered at TEDxBigSky, including “Think Like Your Future Depends on it, Because it Does,” by Ann Hermann-Nehdi, “Beating the Odds: Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro with One Lung” by Linda Wortman and “Designing a Better Future” by Scott Wyatt, visit the TEDxBigSky Youtube channel.
Outlaw Partners is currently working to secure dates for the second annual TEDxBigSky in 2018. Stay tuned for updates.
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