Archive for the ‘Blogs’ Category
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs Mike and Rob share what's happening in Missoula this week: Live music, pub trivia, the MCT production of "West Side Story," and more Missoula fun.... more
Frugal Living: Eat Tapas, Cut Your Grocery Bill
By ERIN TURNER - Serving tapas-style food, a traditional Spanish small-plates meal, is a delicious, easy way to cut your grocery budget significantly.... more
The Art of Saute, Part One
By BOB ZIMORINO - Big Louie taught me the secrets of a successful restaurant sauté chef, and I'm passing them along. Learn them and you can cook nearly anything.... more
Take This Hair and Cut It
By BOB WIRE - Men love getting hair cuts. We get to sit in one of the coolest chairs ever invented while an attractive young woman runs her fingers through our hair.... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Missoula Under National Scrutiny
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the past week's most talked-about story in Missoula. This week, it's the national investigation of the handling of local sexual assault cases.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Chris digs up some trivia on Josh Osweiiler, Alysheba--winner of the 1987 Kentucky Derby, Marc Mariani and other tid-bits--all with ties to Missoula! ... more
Missoula Restaurant Owners & Chefs: Bob Zimorino of Red Pies Over Montana
In the latest installment of the Missoula Restaurant Chefs & Owners series, Bob Zimorino of Zimorino's Red Pies Over Montana answers Make it Missoula's questions.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs Mike and Rob share what's happening in Missoula this week: First Friday Art Walk, Garden City BrewFest, live music at the Wilma, and Bike, Walk, Bus Week.... more
Frugal Living: Go Green and Grow Your Own Food
By ERIN TURNER - Growing your own food is making a huge comeback. Not only are homegrown fruits and veggies healthier, but you can save a ton of money, too.... more
Spring Yard Work: More Fun with a Beer in One Hand
By BOB WIRE - Last week, I passed on grass. This week, I passed out on the grass. But not for the reason you might expect.... more
Missoula Gets Its First Craft Beer Week
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - Missoula is devoting a whole week to craft beer. It starts Tuesday, May 1 and ends with the 20th Annual Garden City Brewfest at Caras Park on May 5.... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Pertussis Outbreak in the Bitterroot
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the past week's most talked-about story in Missoula. This week, it's the pertussis outbreak in Ravalli County that's forced school closures.... more
Best Places on Mothers’ Day: A Missoula Top Five
By AARON TRAYLOR - Break out of the same old Mothers' Day routine with some new ideas for treating mom to a fun, memorable day in Missoula.... more
Safety and Self-Defense for Runners
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - On Monday, Run Wild Missoula and the Runner’s Edge hosted a “Safety and Self-Defense for Runners” seminar. Here's some tips for running safely.... more
How to Escape the Boat Hatch
By BRYCE MCLEAN - It's no mystery that spring brings good dry fly fishing the Bitterroot. But to escape the crowds, you've gotta venture to other rivers around Western Montana.... more
A Sunday Afternoon Yard Sale on the Lochsa River
By JASON SHREDER - It’s that time of year where flocks of Missoulians head over Lolo Pass to run the Lochsa River. Just remember: Don't cheer 'til both feet are dry.... more
Frugal Living: Use Your iPhone to Save Money
By ERIN TURNER - When a friend told me about the money-saving couponing apps for the iPhone, I realized I was missing out on some major couponing technology!... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs Mike and Rob share what's happening in Missoula this week: The UM production of Chicago, The 40th Annual YMCA River Bank Run, live music, and more.... more
Missoula Story of the Week: UM Football Harassment Complaint
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the past week's most talked-about story in Missoula. This week, it's the federal harassment complaint lodged against the UM football team.... more
Bob Wire Will Pass on Grass
By BOB WIRE - April 20 has a significance to enthusiasts of a certain pungent, smokeable herb, but in spite of the culinary creativity it inspires, I say nope to dope. ... more
Contain Yourself: How to Plant a Container Garden
By BILL CARAS - Gardening in containers is easy and rewarding. In our Missoula climate, many plants love containers and can be more productive than when planted in-ground.... more
Maiden Missoula Review: BijaBody Tea
By LEAH LEWIS - Missoula-made BijaBody Tea is delicious, amazingly good, and part of the proceeds go to global programs that help impoverished women.... more
View Marketing as an Investment, Not an Expense
By MARK RIFFEY.When something is viewed as an expense, your instinct is to reduce it to the smallest possible amount. Doing this to your marketing is not unlike choking yourself.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Chris digs up some trivia on baseball, the Seattle pro sports teams, Blair Kiel of Notre Dame, and other tid-bits--all with ties to Missoula! ... more
Running Buddies Forever: At the Back of the Pack
By PAM GARDINER - A year ago, Carol Drake and Donna Bennett were new runners. Today, they sport a great friendship and matching Back of the Pack tattoos.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs Mike and Rob share what's happening in Missoula this week: Loads of live music, a burlesque show at the Top Hat, Scotch tasting at the Rhino, and more.... more
Frugal Living: The Art of the Garage Sale
By ERIN TURNER - With its distinct neighborhoods and their close proximity to one other, Missoula's a great garage sale town. Here are some tips for hosting a great sale.... more
A Beer with Baucus in Missoula
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - On April 11, Fellow beer blogger, Alan McCormick, and I sat down for a pint with Senator Max Baucus to talk about craft beer and jobs in Montana.... more
A Tax Day Smackdown, Courtesy of Bob Wire & Double Haul
By BOB WIRE - If you, like me, are self-employed, then you know what a pain in the arse taxes can be. It takes a lot of blood, sweat, and Double Haul to get 'em right.... more
Missoula’s Crazy Spring Weather, a Conversation Starter
By JEN SLAYDEN - Missoula, with your fickle seasons, winter inversions, spring snow storms, and river running through it: Thank you for giving us something to talk about!... more
Zen and the Art of Not Fishing At All
By BRYCE MCLEAN - The other day, I was reminded of one of the great traditions of fly fishing: Not fishing at all, but just enjoying the scenery and watching the river flow by.... more
Catch the Run Wild Missoula Bus to Bloomsday
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - Run Wild Missoula’s bus to Bloomsday on May 6 is an easy way for runners to get to Spokane for the race and back in one day. And it's fun!... more
Sean Kelly’s Top of the Mic: Band vs. Solo
By LEISA GREENE NELSON - Sean Kelly’s Top of the Mic contest gives a stage to both local bands, like the Hasslers, and solo acts, like slide guitarist Dan Dubuque.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - The last time the University of Montana’s spring scrimmage was held under the lights on campus was 1959, at that time it was a varsity versus alumni game and when the Griz won they c... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Just announced: Wilco in Missoula in June! Plus, Trail 103.3 DJs Mike and Rob share what's happening in Missoula this week: I Beer Missoula, Missoula Maulers, and more.... more
Frugal Living: Popcorn, the All-Season, All-Budget Snack
By ERIN TURNER - It may seem like a simple thing, but homemade popcorn (not microwave!) really is a perfect snack for all seasons, all ages, and all budgets.... more
Bob Wire, the KISS Mini Golf Course, and Las Vegas Rock City
By BOB WIRE - KISS by Monster Mini Golf opened up in Las Vegas on March 15. This is not your father’s mini-golf. Unless I'm your father.... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Medical Marijuana Arrests
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the past week's most talked-about story in Missoula. This week, it's the federal arrests of several Montana medical marijuana providers.... more
Spring River Buzz: Early Season Kayaking Tips
By JASON SHREDER - Spring is just around the corner and the river community is buzzing with joy, eagerness, and excitement. Here are a few tips to get you geared up.... more
Step Up and Throw Down: The Cold Smoke Freeride 2012
By TRAVIS GOODKIND - On March 24, UMEM and Backcountry Racks & Skis hosted the first annual Cold Smoke Freeride Competition at Lost Trial Powder Mountain.... more
Introducing the West’s Best Nest Osprey Webcam
Make it Missoula, SuzAnne and Sterling Miller of Dunrovin Ranch, and the University of Montana’s Wildlife Biology Program present The West’s Best Nest osprey webcam.... more
Sean Kelly’s Top of the Mic, Featuring Brother Townsend
By LEISA GREEN NELSON - Thursday is Top of the Mic night at Sean Kelly's, a chance local musicians to perform for a crowd. Last week, the standout was Brother Townsend.... more
A Bluegrass Festival, Steve Martin, Possums, Kittens, and Hair Cuts
By MARK VOSBURGH - You can't swing a possum around here without hitting a bluegrass band. 18 bands take the stage on April 14 for the Montana Bluegrass Festival.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - The events involving the firing of UM Athletic Director Jim O’Day and football coach Robin Pflugrad were gut-wrenching for all UM fans, but now Griz nation will turn its attention to... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 FM DJs Mike and Rob share what's happening in Missoula this week: Spring Break Art Camp, David Boone, Telluride Mountain Film Festival, and more.... more
Frugal Living: Learn How to Save at Staples
By ERIN TURNER - I like to shout-out my favorite stores in Missoula that offer some great deals and coupons. This week, learn how to save on supplies at Staples.... more
Making a Living in Music. Or Not.
By BOB WIRE - Could I actually make a decent living in Missoula from just music? Technically, it could be done. Let’s explore the possibilities, shall we?... more
Missoula Story of the Week: University of Montana Athletics
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the past week's most talked-about story in Missoula. This week, it's the dismissal of UM football coach Robin Pflugrad and AD Jim O'Day.... more
Photo Gallery: Backcountry Skiing at Downing Mountain Lodge
By TRAVIS GOODKIND - Downing Mountain Lodge near Hamilton has everything for the perfect ski trip: Deep snow, great accommodations, and killer backcountry skiing.... more
Photo Gallery: Donavon Frankenreiter Plays the Wilma
By PATRICK RECORD - Wednesday night, Donavon Frankenreiter played in front of a small, but energized crowd at the Wilma Theater here in Missoula. ... more