BIG SKY — Janet Tran has launched her newest food venture, bringing ice cream and sweet treats to the Big Sky Town Center. Scoops, located at the kiosk in Town Center Plaza, is open this summer every Wednesday through Saturday 4-8 p.m. until Sept. 17.
Janet Tran (left) stands with two of her siblings, Christie (middle) and Brandon (right) in front of Scoops on opening day. PHOTO BY LEONORA WILLETT
After recognizing a need in the community for a scoop of ice cream on warm summer days, Janet enlisted help from two of her four siblings, Christie Tran and Brandon Tran to launch Scoops. Janet was quick to jump into action; only ten days after signing a lease on the kiosk, she opened the window to greet customers with a smile.
“We love serving customers and bringing them joy,” Janet said. “Having the support of friends and family plus the community was a big part of [starting] it.”
The Tran family is serving up Wilcoxson’s ice cream made in Livingston, Montana. In addition to ice cream, the family offers fresh-baked cookies and an assortment of toppings.
After living in Big Sky for more than 12 years, working as a chef at the Yellowstone Club and running her catering business, Janet is using this a teaching opportunity for her younger brother Brandon, who is also a chef. “We can cook you an eight-course meal but running a business is a little different,” Janet said. She hopes that working at Scoops will teach her brother the ins and outs of running a business, while scooping ice cream.
Janet hopes to serve warm chili and other soups this winter and to return next summer to bring sweet treats and smiles to the community. “I don’t want to deprive people of ice cream,” she said.
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Paint anytime from June 1-28EXHIBITION & SALE: June 29 - July 31Calling all artists and nature
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Paint anytime from June 1-28
EXHIBITION & SALE: June 29 – July 31
Calling all artists and nature
enthusiasts! Get your paintbrushes ready for an unforgettable experience at
Paint Under the Big Sky, a thrilling plein air event set against the stunning
backdrop of Big Sky, MT, Chet Huntley’s “The Last Best Place”. Don’t
miss this chance to unleash your creativity and be part of a vibrant artistic community.
What is Paint Under the Big Sky? PUBS is a plein air event for all painters of any ability (over the age of 16). Sponsored by the Big Sky Artist’s Studio & Gallery and the Big Sky Artists Collective, a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster a strong community of artists in the Big Sky area, the paint-out hopes to introduce painters to our extraordinary landscape for an opportunity to create, meet and have fun. Plein air painters record our landscape for generations to come.
Artists are invited to travel to Big
Sky, MT to paint anytime between Jun 1 – 28, and participate in the exhibition
and sale of paintings from June 29 – July 31.
Come join us! We have a great
place to paint and are welcoming and fun!
Don’t miss out!
Time
June 1 (Saturday) 1:00 am - July 31 (Wednesday) 11:55 pm
Embrace the freedom and
serenity of movement in nature with our rejuvenating morning yoga class on the
Mountain Lawn. Allow the fresh mountain air and gentle guided yoga practice
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Embrace the freedom and
serenity of movement in nature with our rejuvenating morning yoga class on the
Mountain Lawn. Allow the fresh mountain air and gentle guided yoga practice to
invigorate your day of adventure ahead. Complimentary.Weather
permitting.
Time
June 1 (Saturday) 7:00 am - August 31 (Saturday) 7:00 am
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
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Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
Time
June 10 (Monday) 6:00 pm - August 19 (Monday) 6:00 pm
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
Event Details
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
Time
June 17 (Monday) 6:00 pm - August 26 (Monday) 6:00 pm