Smart phones. Smart televisions. And now smart houses? Your home is most likely your greatest investment. When you are there, you want it to be comfortable and efficient. When you are not there, you want it to be safe and protected. As with many areas in modern-day life, technology has made meaningful strides in all of those areas.
The concept of home theaters is certainly not new. Hard wiring speakers and surround sound into home has been around for a considerable amount of time. However, well equipped media rooms are now more of an art by taking into consideration the aesthetics of how to make an 82" LED television blend into a well decorated family space. Professionals can set up a home to bring music, tv and internet to any and all rooms, even with remote access. Multi-zone and whole home audio systems which can also be controlled by a remote are becoming more common all the time.
In terms of energy management, technology can assist with lighting, heat, air conditioning controls and more. For example, pre-selected schedules can be programmed for your lights to turn off and on, providing both peace of mind and energy cost savings. Thermostats now can have sensors in different rooms throughout a house versus heating the whole home based on one location. They can adapt to your specific heat requirements and even shut off when you leave the home. Most models can assist with energy saving tips and can use remote access. |  | | | | MBC's 35th Anniversary Nutcracker Performace | | | Friday, November 30, at 7pm
Saturday, December 1, at 2pm & 7pm at the Willson Auditorium
The Nutcracker Ballet is based on the book entitled "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" written by E.T.A. Hoffman. The legendary choreographer Marius Petipa commissioned Tchaikovsky to write the music for the Nutcracker Ballet in 1891. The following year, the very first performance of the Nutcracker appeared at the Mariinsky Theatre in Russia, the home of the Kirov Ballet. In the United States, the first full-length Nutcracker was choreographed by W. Christensen and performed by the San Francisco Ballet in 1944. Today the Nutcracker is an annual holiday tradition, performed by ballet companies large and small all over the world. MBC's production of The Nutcracker, set to Tchaikovsky's beloved score, is one of the largest artistic collaborations in the region featuring the work of accomplished dancers, local and national level choreographers, guest artists, live musicians, seasoned stage technicians, lighting and costume designers and a host of dedicated volunteers. Audiences will delight in new and exciting choreography and theatrical elements. | | | Art Show to Benefit Thrive featuring artist Betsy Swarts. Art work will be featured from November 29th - January 4th at ERA Landmark Dowtown. 8 E. Main Street | Bozeman, MT 10% of sales to benefit Thrive | 257 S. Big Elk Meadow Road, Gallatin Gateway | | $739,000 | MLS 328344 | | This true Montana retreat is encompassed by 360 degree mountain views with Gallatin National Forest recreation just out your back door. Beautiful custom home on 2 acres with 3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms and 4,782 sq. ft. Quality, refined construction, designed for ease of living, including a whole-home generator, with an oversized 3-car garage for all your "toys" and a storage shed. Three beautiful deck/patio outdoor spaces to relax & enjoy the MT views & low maintenance landscaping, all on a lot where horses are welcome. | | | | | 4 Saddle Ridge, Gardiner | | $550,000 | MLS 328631 | | You can move right in to this comfortable and immaculate home that borders forest service and is close to Yellowstone National Park! With 3,000 sq. ft. of living space every room feels "just right". You will love the vaulted ceilings, light paint and flooring, that combine to enlarge the feel of the main floor living room and kitchen. All the bedrooms accommodate king sized beds with plenty of room to spare. There's a separate laundry room, and a cozy gas fireplace/stove in the family room. The views from the balcony and patio will blow you away! Spacious patios provide lots of extra outdoor living space. | | | | 40 Eaglehead Drive, D4, Big Sky | | $425,000 | MLS 326525 | | Heading toward Hidden Village, Lone Peak stands out strategically. Entering the 30 acre area, this unit is located at first left as one of the easiest condomiums to get to. 40 Eaglehead has a downstairs entry with 702 sq ft of finished space with bath for 3rd bedroom, den or office. Up the stairs, to obtain the best views, is a rock wood burning fireplace in a great room with the kitchen, living and dining area. A Master Bedroom and bath and another bedroom and bath complete the 1212 square feet on the first floor. The over sized one car garage is attached. | | | | | 5 Snowshoe Trail, Unit 1, Ennis | | $449,000 | MLS 328351 | | Unique, custom home on 2 premier lots, divided by year-around creek, trees and spectacular views. Plenty of room for horses, barn or guest cabin. Holly Creek forms a small pond on the property. Upgrades include NEW: furnace, whole house water filter system, water heater, plumbing fixtures, gas range, refrigerator, and Pella double-pane glass front door. The wood floors have been refinished, walls repainted, interior beams sanded & stained, new lighting installed, new glass & stone tile work, & outside of house & deck re-stained in 2014. There is a small garden on the north end of the house with apricot trees. | | | | |
