🌱 Memorial Day Parade + Dave's Sushi Reopens + Broadway In Bozeman

Good morning, friends! It's Monday in Bozeman and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: A thunderstorm in spots. High: 71 Low: 46.
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 72 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories today in Bozeman:

1. Bozeman's Memorial Day Parade returns to Main Street today (Monday, May 29) at 9:30 a.m. The parade will kick off with a jet flyover and span from 7th Avenue to Wallace Avenue, featuring the Crow Tribe color guard and several other local performers. After this, there will be an 11:30 a.m. memorial ceremony at the Vietnam Veteran Memorial Wall at Sunset Hills Cemetery, honoring the lives of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. (Subscription: Bozeman Daily Chronicle)
2. After being closed for over a month, Dave's Sushi in downtown Bozeman has reopened to the public as of Thursday, May 25. The restaurant received final approval from the Gallatin City-County Health Department to reopen following a foodborne illness outbreak in mid-April, with 50 people falling ill and two deaths reported. The health department suspects that morel mushrooms were the likely cause, pending confirmation from toxicology and autopsy reports. (KBZK News)
3. Montana State University (MSU) is set to host a series of Broadway shows as part of the upcoming 2023-2024 American Bank "Broadway in Bozeman" season. The lineup includes "Jesus Christ Superstar" on Nov. 28, 2023, "Mean Girls" on Feb. 28, 2024, "Menopause the Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change'" on Mar. 13, 2024, and "Annie" on Apr. 23, 2024. All shows will take place at MSU's Brick Breeden Fieldhouse Theatre; season ticket presale access is available at BroadwayinBozeman.com. (Montana State University)

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Today and tomorrow in Bozeman:

Monday, May 29

• Neora Sip And Sample At Mt. Ellis Academy (6:00 PM)

Tuesday, May 30

• Cribbage League At Bunkhouse Brewery (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The final Audubon Bird Walk in Story Mill Park of the season is scheduled for Thursday, Jun. 1 at 8:00 a.m. Those who wish to register for the free event can register online or call (406) 582-2290. (Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department via Facebook)
• The City of Bozeman invites the community to a Garden Party on Saturday, Jun. 3 at Bogert Park. Between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., stop by to pick up free "water-wise" plants, compost, and more goodies. (City of Bozeman via Facebook)
• The Bozeman Public Library spotlighted its volunteers of the month, John Hanley and Cassandra Wagner. John and Cassandra are both members of Reach Inc., a Bozeman-based nonprofit providing support to individuals with developmental disabilities. (Bozeman Public Library via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Memorial Day. I'll be back in your inbox soon with your next update!

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.