Ted’s Montana Grill Celebrates One Year In Big Sky Country; Ted Turner, Gov. Schweitzer To Attend

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 29, 2009 – BOZEMAN, Mont.  – Ted’s Montana Grill is celebrating one year in downtown Bozeman, and co-founder Ted Turner will be making a special visit to the area to commemorate the anniversary of the first Ted’s Montana Grill in Big Sky Country. From kicking off the restaurant’s July Summer Music Series to serving as Grand Marshal of the Livingston Roundup Parade, Turner will celebrate the milestone with Bozeman friends, family and residents.  The schedule of events includes:
A Musical Summer Kick-Off

The celebration kicks off Wednesday, July 1, at 5:30 p.m. with the debut of the Ted’s Montana Grill Summer Music Series featuring live music on the patio by Jim Averitt and Sally Newsome. Turner – along with Governor Brian Schweitzer, Bozeman Mayor-elect Jeff Krauss, Downtown Bozeman Partnership President Chris Naumann, Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce President David Smith and other invited guests and Turner family members – will attend the first in a series of summer concerts by local musicians and a private dinner.  Unique to the restaurant company’s Bozeman location, the summer patio entertainment series will feature a different performer each week throughout the summer and is free to all guests. With great food, close friends and good tunes, it’s the perfect ending to a summer day. The rest of the summer performance schedule includes:
July 3 – Jim Averitt, Sally Newsome, Tom Murphy

July 4 – Jim Averitt, Sally Newsome, Tom Murphy

July 10 – Dos Mayos

July 11 – Kostas

July 17 – Sally Newsome, Britt Smith

July 18 – John Lowell, Tom Murphy

July 24 – Red Hen

July 25 – Chris Cunningham, Tom Murphy

July 31 – Connor Garvy
Performances start at 9 p.m.
Leading the Way

On Thursday, July 2, at 3 p.m., Ted Turner will proudly serve as Grand Marshal of the annual Livingston Roundup Parade in downtown Livingston, Mont. Sponsored by the Livingston Chamber of Commerce, the parade draws nearly 4,500 people each year and is the kick-off for the three-day Livingston Roundup PRCA Rodeo held at the Park County Fairgrounds July 2-4. Also sponsored by the Chamber, the rodeo itself attracts approximately 10,000 spectators each year and is regarded as one of the finest rodeos in the West.
Helping Downtown Relief Fund

To thank the citizens of Bozeman for their hospitality during the past year, team members of the Ted’s Montana Grill in Bozeman have pledged to make donations to the Downtown Bozeman Relief Fund between June 29 and July 3.  Ted’s Montana Grill will match each gift 100 percent.  Established by The Human Resource Development Council, Downtown Bozeman Partnership and the First Security Bank Foundation, the fund's purpose is to assist the employees and residents directly impacted by the tragic explosion that occurred in downtown Bozeman on March 5, 2009.
“The people of Bozeman have been great supporters of the restaurant over the past year as we made our first, permanent Montana residence in the heart of downtown Bozeman,” said George McKerrow, Jr., president and CEO of Ted’s Montana Grill. “It is with much respect that we, in turn, support our neighbors who were affected by this devastating tragedy.”
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About Ted’s Montana Grill in Bozeman

Ted’s Montana Grill, the classic American grill co-founded by Ted Turner and award-winning restaurateur George McKerrow Jr., opened the doors to its first Montana location in June 2008. The restaurant is located in the historic Baxter Hotel building in downtown Bozeman, 105 West Main St., which is also celebrating its 80th anniversary this summer.  The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday.  Occupying 4,800 square feet of space, the restaurant seats 128 guests indoors, 24 on a small front patio and 72 on the larger back patio. The telephone number is (406) 587-6000.