Events
Bozeman Paves the Way for Nomkhubulwane
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Bozeman Public Library Museum of the Rockies
For full description of past events visit the Event Archive.
AUGUST
8/8 – 8/26 Visit “The Connector” at McNally Interiors 14 W. Main
8/3 Tuesday - Chalk on the Walk 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Bozeman Public Library Greens
We invite members of the community to decorate the sidewalks around the plaza in front of the Bozeman Public Library. Use your imagination and create a welcoming message to Nomkhubulwane (aka Nomkoo). Chalk will be available, or bring your own.
8/3 Tuesday – Project Nomkoo at Bogert Park Farmer’s Market
Visit us at “the Kids Creativity” area and add your “green deed” flag to the Green Pledge Garland which will be presented to Nomkoo at the City Celebration when she arrives on Wed. Aug 4!
8/4 Wednesday - City Celebration to Welcome Nomkoo to Bozeman
Bozeman Public Library Plaza Greens
The community is invited to celebrate on August 4th from 3-7 on the library plaza. See and touch Nomkoo, the elephant in Bozeman, and participate in the festivities that include music, sculpting, creating, and……some fun environmental learning activities. Activities and music begin at 3:00. The official welcome is at 5:30. Join us in this celebration and while you’re there…..enjoy a root beer float!!!
Attractions include:
Music by:
Kate Byran – of Music Together, Bozeman’s Family Music Making Program and Interactive Music Together family sing-a-longs, featuring music, movement and rhythm instruments, will be providing music and activities during the afternoon. She will also debut her Nomkoo song for Bozeman – original lyrics and music.
Chet Leach – Rhythm Drum Owner and Instructor will play African Drums and…..just might teach you a thing or two.
Activities by:
Bozeman Public Library – Sculpting with clay
Children’s Museum – TBD
Community – Green Deed Flag Garland
GFAC – Water Challenge
8/8 Sunday - “Imagination and Social Change — what is the role of creativity in shifting public space?” 2:00- 5:00
Bozeman Public Library Plaza
8/12 Thursday “Imagination and Social Change — what is the role of creativity in shifting public space?” 7:00 – 9:00
Bozeman Public Library- Large Meeting Room
Join Bliss Browne and Bon Gertz at the Bozeman Public Library. Through story telling and conversation, guests will have the opportunity to explore the power of imagination and creativity to effect change. Free and open to the public.
Bon Gertz, visiting from Hout Bay, South Africa is a deep ecologist and lover of nature and books. Former Assistant Director of the Central Library in South Africa, Bon was responsible for setting up much of the Provincial Library Service there. She is a good friend of Andries Botha, the artist who made Nomkhubulwane. Bon will be on hand to read elephant stories and to answer questions about South Africa. (She turns 80 on August 14 so wish her happy birthday!)
Bliss Browne is founder and President of Imagine Chicago and the mother of the global “Imagine” movement. She is the organizer of Nomkhubulwane’s national tour and a close friend of the elephant’s sculptor. Browne will lead the conversation about imagination and social change, a subject for which she is known all over the world.
8/17 Tuesday Nomkoo’s Earth Anthems Concert 6 :30-8:30
With a summer backdrop of the wonderful Farmer’s Market, you can enjoy the best of the valley’s food, crafts and products while listening to original music by three local bands. Scott Evje, One Leaf Clover and Cure for the Common will compete to create the ultimate “earth anthem”. The bands will play several of their known songs as well as debut their earth anthems to be judged by local dj’s, Project Nomkoo, and the audience. The winning band will receive a prize package featuring a Gibson Hummingbird Pro acoustic electric guitar, considered to be a true legend of acoustic instruments first introduced in 1960.
8/18 Wednesday – Nomkoo Appreciates Nonprofits Day 12:30 – 4:00
Bozeman Public Library
Project Nomkoo recognizes the important role nonprofits play in helping our community be sustainable and strong. Area nonprofits will share information about the programs and services which support Nomkoo’s message of sustainability.
8/19 Thursday Socrates & Friends at Nomkoo’s Forum 5:00- 6:00 pm
-The role of nonprofits in the world of sustainability – the will of the people used to implement change -
-What is the definition of sustainability? What does it mean to each of us (“meeting the needs of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs”- Brundtland Report)
-As far as global change is concerned…..Now, it’s all about adaptation vs. mitigation
8/24 Tuesday Full Moon Story Telling 8:00 – Full Moon Rising
Bozeman Public Library – (Meet at the Library Plaza near Nomkoo. Bring a blanket and a picnic if you’d like.)
Storytelling, Drumming, and Hiking the Galligator Trail.
“Our oral traditions are fading to a great degree. Experiences worthy of reception are still out there. But it may be that our abilities to tell stories in public–whether we’re relating them in front of a campfire or at a city council meeting–have deteriorated. And yet, there’s something about a good story that still resonates with many people. Look at This American Life or This I Believe, two popular radio storytelling formats–storytellers and listeners alike The Full Moon Story Telling event will be an exploration in the art of storytelling…with an environmental or social twist, of course! It will showcase several stories told publicly by your neighbors. And will conclude with drumming by Chet Leach and the Rhythm and Drum group and a community stroll down the Galligator Trail. Join us for a great evening for inspired Bozemanites.” Max Smith- Leading the Community in the 1000 Gardens Project.
PAST EVENTS
APRIL
4/22 Thursday Nomkoo Project Kicks off at the Mall 10:00 am-7:00 pm
4/24 Saturday Nomkoo Project Kicks off at Bogert Park 10:30 am -1:30 pm
4/27 Tuesday EIR Community Conversation with Sweet Pea Nursery
Landscaping-Water Conservation/ Irrigation
4/28 Wednesday EIR Community Conversation with Bozeman Hawkers
Exploring Environmental Issues Through Debate, Oratory, and The Lorax
MAY
5/6 Thursday EIR Community Conversation with Sweet Pea Nursery
Sustainable Landscaping
5/11 Tuesday EIR Community Conversation with RSF Social Finance & DA Davidson
Sustainable Investing
5/20 Thursday EIR Community Conversation with Tom Fiddaman
Climate – What Next?
5/21 Friday EIR Community Conversation with Nikki Kimball
Starfish- South Africa, Ultramarathon, and Orphans of HIV
5/25 Tuesday EIR Community Conversation with Sweet Pea Nursery
Growing Fruits and Vegetables in Your Yard
JUNE
All Month
Bozeman Public Library Activities See library schedule at www.bozemanlibrary.org
Reading Programs: “Make a Splash!” for kids, “Make Waves” for teens, and “Water Your Mind” for adults
Contact: Cindy Christin 582-2404
The summer reading program will focus on water and supporting environmental issues in their weekly story times and activity programs for kids of all ages. A story time along with other children’s art and activity programs will feature elephants and their habitat. Check the Library’s website at www.bozemanlibrary.org for more information.
6/23 Wednesday ~ An Evening in South Africa ~
6:30-10:00pm
Hosted by Project Nomkoo, Ilse Marie-Lee and Alice Meister
Story Mansion $60/person
Join us for an evening in South Africa!
This fundraising event will explore the culture, music and food of this fascinating country which is the “home” of Nomkhubulwane. Presentations will be made by individuals who have strong South African ties and information to share. Then guests can enjoy conversations with community guests who have their own experiences to share about their lives in or visits to South Africa. The evening will also feature the unveiling of a commemorative 20×40 oil painting of Nomkhubulwane created and donated by Bozeman artist, Paula Pearl. Be prepared to be captivated by her eye! The soul of the elephant!
The unveiling will introduce an “intent to bid” promotion that will support Project Nomkoo and the transporting of Nomkhubulwane to Bozeman. To learn more about Bozeman artist, Paula Pearl, visit: http://paulapearl.com/wildlife.html
PLEASE NOTE: Tickets must be purchased in advance! Reservations are required by June 18. For more information or to order your ticket(s) call Gail at 406-539-6260
7/10 Saturday EIR – Community Conversation 10:00-12:00
Bozeman Public Library
“Youth Perspectives on the Environment”
Presented by the Children’s Museum of Bozeman (Sponsor needed)
Wonder what kids think, know, or wonder about when it comes to sustainability and environment? Come and find out!
Youth Forum Presentation: Kids from the Youth Internship Program of the Children’s Museum of Bozeman will present their research about “How We Roll” and help to moderate a community discussion. They hope to stimulate thinking and discussion between adults and youth on issues such as:
The Real Cost of Oil
Public Transportation in Bozeman – Streamline, School Busses
How Kids Can Make a Difference
The discussion will be moderated by Paul Gannon, Assistant Professor in Chemical and Biological Engineering. Members of the community are invited to join this conversation about:
Local Environmental Issues
Global Connectedness and Implications
The Youth Interns want to provide an opportunity for everyone to ask questions about what they do not quite understand and have the creative and thoughtful voices of youth in the community heard.
Alara Trunk Show Benefits Project Nomkoo
42 W. Main
7/11 Tuesday noon-8pm
7/12 Wednesday 10am-6pm
Metalsmith Sarah Graham will be unveiling her Radiolarian collection, which is inspired by the single-celled marine organism of the same name, and found in the Ernst Hacekel book, “Art Forms in Nature.” The inspiration for her originality of design and materials is grounded in Nature and indeed this makes for gorgeous textures and unexpected shapes.
Ten percent of all purchases made at this trunk show will be donated to Project Nomkoo, so that our beautiful planet can continue to sustain inspiring life forms, like those that have inspired Sarah’s work.
A big Thank You to Babs Noelle, Owner- Alara
7/27 Tuesday – Project Nomkoo at Bogert Park Farmer’s Market
In support of the Food Bank- we invite you to bring canned food items. With a canned food item, you will earn one free raffle ticket for either “Indlovu” the stuffed African Elephant or a Gourmet Coffee Basket. (Only one raffle ticket per person please – but bring as many cans of food as you like!)
JULY
“The Connector” is scheduled for display at these downtown locations:
6/24 – 7/7 Visit “The Connector” at Catherine Lane Interiors
For full description of past events visit the Event Archive.
Current Bid $3000
