First came the Ellen, then the Rialto. Now, the ELM is the latest venue expected to ramp up the music scene in Bozeman.

With the 1,500-capacity concert hall slated to open in January next year, there’s been much buzz about the impact it could have on Bozeman’s growth and the economy. Its arrival also calls to attention how recently-renovated downtown theaters like the Ellen and the Rialto have helped revitalize downtown and shape its future.

The arts and cultural sector contributed over $763.6 billion to the U.S. economy in 2015 — more than the agriculture, transportation, or warehousing sectors, according to U.S. government data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the National Endowment for the Arts.