Community Calendar

AMERICAN PRAIRIE TO HOST PRESENTATION ABOUT GROS VENTRE “SENSE OF PLACE”
Terry Brockie of Fort Belknap Indian Community to examine Central Montana place names tied to Gros Ventre culture and history

American Prairie is pleased to host “A Sense of Place: Exploring the Place Names of ’Ɔ́’ɔ́ɔ́ɔ́niinénn ɔh in Central-Montana” on Thursday, February 26, at 7 pm. This informative presentation by esteemed Aaniiih tribal member and educator Terry Brockie will be held at the National Discovery Center, located at 302 W Main Street in Lewistown, Montana. Admission is free.
In this important presentation, Terry Brockie, will lead an examination of a place-based learning experience from the perspective of the ’Ɔ́’ɔ́ɔ́ɔ́niinénn ɔh, an Indigenous Tribe commonly known as the Gros Ventre, or Aaniiih, who currently reside on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. Since time immemorial, Indigenous People have called Central Montana home, a place where their culture and history are tied to the land. Here, there exist many stories particular to the surrounding landscape, woven through various mountain ranges, rivers, and places, each with historical significance to a particular Tribe. Brockie explains that there are places where their ancestors traditionally rested, specific buffalo jumps they utilized, places where they could gain spiritual power to heal or to protect, or a sheltered river valley that allowed them to winter safely. He further explains that Indigenous People often believe that a supreme power purposefully guides them, placing the Tribe in a particular area where enough is provided for them to survive and thrive. On February 26, Mr. Brockie will share these stories to help us understand the connections between culture, history, and place.
About the Presenter
Terry Brockie, a member of the Aaniiih Nation on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, currently teaches his native language at Aaniiih Nakoda College and serves as a consultant in education and Tribal economic development. He is deeply involved in language revitalization and Tribal history. He also actively participates in his Tribe’s ceremonies.

The National Discovery Center is located at 302 W. Main Street in Lewistown and is open Thursday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Visit americanprairie.org/national-discovery-center to learn more, and follow American Prairie on Facebook for updates on upcoming events and programming.

Baroque Music Montana reunites friends from Juilliard for intimate performances. A charming and stylish virtuoso harpsichordist from Madrid shares character dance pieces by Spanish composers Cabezon, Cabanilles, and from the collection Flores de Musica of 1709, sonatas by Scarlatti and Bach’s French Suite in E-flat major. Bozeman-based Baroque violinist Carrie Krause joins for work by Bach including the Obligato Sonata in C minor as well as the gorgeous Cantabile from the G major Sonata. Refreshments served, ticketing reservation highly recommended as seating is limited, and this house concert is open to the public.

The musicians tour this program February 24-March 1, with concerts at the Mammoth Chapel in Gardiner, Linda Foy art gallery in Twin Bridges, Cikan house in Bozeman, Tongue River Winery in Miles City, Held Ranch in Broadus, and Kania house in Shepherd. More information at www.baroquemusicmontana.org.

The 10th annual Moms Like Me hosted by Roots Family Collaborative will be held on Sunday, March 1 at The ELM, downtown Bozeman. Doors open at 4pm and the event starts at 5pm. Moms Like Me has become a well-loved, community event for mothers and families in the greater Bozeman area to raise awareness about perinatal mental health, normalize the expectations of the perinatal period, and strengthen support networks.

Over the past nine years, 29 incredible storytellers and 14 musicians have bravely taken the stage to share their raw, real, and powerful journeys into motherhood. Each of these women have helped shape Moms Like Me into what it is today: a celebration of motherhood, resilience, connection, and truth-telling.

The power of storytelling cannot be overstated. The collective impact of Moms Like Me reaches far beyond the annual event—it lives in the hearts of those who’ve listened, those who’ve felt seen, and those who’ve found the courage to share their own truths because each mother before has shared hers.

As we prepare to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Moms Like Me, we encourage all in our community to attend and experience the power of connection. This event is open to all who love and support mothers.

Read more about Roots Family Collaborative — www.rootsfamilycollaborative.com, and follow Roots Family Collaborative on social media for details.

Zen Master Suzuki Roshi encourages us to be fully who we are, not to try to figure out who we are or have an idea of how to be. To be fully who we are, we look to realize our inmost nature, our inmost request of ourselves and how it informs our effort in all of our arenas of practice - meditation, relationships, parenting, activism, art, service.

This weekend we will explore the quest of our inmost aspiration. The retreat will include meditation, instruction, Dharma talks, writing and reflection and group conversation.

There will be a public talk on Friday night and a Saturday daylong retreat. You may come to the Friday event only or the full weekend. Tickets are available at bozemandharmacenter.org. This retreat will be offered online and in person.

Cohesion Dance Project is hosting a free dance class led by its 2026 Artist-in-Residence, Nina Murphy, on Saturday, March 7 from 10a-12p at Cohesion Center, 1020 Argyle.

During the workshop, Nina will lead participants through movement phrases and an introductory discussion about the concepts she plans to explore during her residency and performance. Her initial concepts are rooted in an evolving exploration of repetition - as it appears in nature, in life cycles, and through embodied experience of movement and time. Through this lens, the work examines how repeated actions can build meaning, transform over time, and create both structure and surprise.

The workshop is open to dancers, ages 10 to adult, of all levels and abilities. Those interested in the class can register at www.cohesiondance.org or call 406-422-0830 for more information.

Following the master class, participants will have the opportunity to join the residency cast. All who are interested will be cast in the show, pending rehearsal availability.

Rehearsals will take place from March 16-May 14 with the final performances scheduled for May 15-17, 2026.

The Yellowstone Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is pleased to present Douglas Cleveland, Organist, in concert on Thursday, March 12, 7:00 p.m., on the 44-rank Holtkamp organ at Billings First Congregational Church, located downtown at 310 North 27th Street. The concert will benefit the Organ Scholarship Fund of the Yellowstone Chapter AGO.

Viktor Valkov in Concert at American Prairie
April 4, 2 pm
Celebrated classical pianist Viktor Valkov will perform live at American Prairie’s National Discovery Center in Lewistown. Valkov, who holds a Master’s in Piano from The Juilliard School and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, regularly performs with symphony orchestras throughout the world, including in his native Bulgaria. He also performs as a soloist and has amazed audiences from Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Wigmore Hall to countless venues around the globe. He was the winner of the 2012 New Orleans International Piano Competition. His concerts reflect a vast interest in chamber music as well as lesser-known piano repertoire. He frequently performs with Bulgarian cellist Lachezar Kostov as the Kostov-Valkov Duo. In 2009, the Kostov-Valkov Duo gave its Carnegie Hall debut and in 2011 won the Liszt Prize at the Liszt-Garisson International Competition. Admission is free.

We are pleased to announce the 2nd International Conference on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology (ICGAC2026), which will be held from April 16–18, 2026, in Paris, France. ICGAC2026 aims to bring together leading researchers, scientists, and students from around the world to share the latest advancements and research findings in the fields of gravitation, astrophysics, and cosmology. The conference will feature keynote talks by renowned experts, sessions on cutting-edge topics such as Gravitation Physics and Lensing, Applied Relativity, Solar and Stellar Physics, Applied Physics, and Neutrino Cosmology, as well as opportunities for networking and collaboration. With a vibrant mix of academic and industry perspectives, this event offers a unique platform for insightful discussions, new partnerships, and the exchange of groundbreaking ideas. Join us in Paris to be part of an engaging scientific experience and contribute to shaping the future of astrophysical research.

May 2, 10 am - 2 pm
Staff from the Billings Zoo will bring a variety of live animals and other bizarre critters to Lewistown during this fun and educational event for kids and adults!

Pages Conferences cordially invites you to the International Conference on Infrastructure and Construction Engineering(ICICE-2026), which will take place from May 18-20, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. This prestigious event will bring together leading experts, researchers and professionals from around the world to discuss the latest innovations, challenges and advancements in Infrastructure and Construction Engineering.

We warmly invite you to be a part of ICICE-2026 and take this opportunity to connect with global experts while experiencing the vibrant culture and historical charm of Spain. This event will be an excellent platform to expand your professional network, gain new insights and contribute to the future of Infrastructure and Construction Engineering.

We look forward to welcoming you to Madrid for this impactful and inspiring event!