Archive for the ‘All Featured’ Category
WineGuyMike: Mission Sustainable with Halter Ranch Vineyards & Winery
WINEGUYMIKE - Halter Ranch Vineyard's philosophy is simple: Grow premium grapes, incorporate Old World technique and New World technologies, to produce elegant wines in a sustainable way.... more
Mount Jumbo South Zone Re-Opened March 15
F.Y.I. - To protect wintering elk and mule deer, much of Mount Jumbo is closed to recreational use during winter months. The Saddle Road and all points south of the road re-opened to the public on Friday, March... more
Strong Men Also Cry
By BOB WIRE - Are you surprised at my tears, sir? You know what, sometimes your ol’ buddy Bob just has to have himself a good cry. That’s right: strong men also cry.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of March 11
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula. This week: An MCPS Technology Levy, Griz & Lady Griz Hosting Big Sky Tournaments, Downtown Fight Results in 3 Arrests and more.... more
Passion and Community Set Community Leaders Apart
By LINDA MCCARTHY - Palmerston North and Missoula have both benefited from the endeavors of John Wall and John and Jenny Hornblow--passionate leaders and supporters of the Missoula and Palmerston North Sister C... more
Are Pre-Determined Tournament Sites in the Big Sky’s Future?
By JIM O'DAY - Missoula is benefitting this week by hosting both the men’s and women’s Big Sky Basketball Tournaments. But is this format is economically feasible, or should the league look at predetermined... more
Tyler Barham: Working on a Nashville Dream
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Dreams without application are barren hallucinations. Tyler Barham is fully invested in his dream – a fantastic trip with a trajectory that could one day get a whole lot more unbelievabl... more
Happy Birthday Jack Kerouac
By BOB WIRE - My best friend and I are just back from a landmark road trip to see the original manuscript for Kerouac’s iconic book, “On the Road"--the King of the Beats’ massive outpouring of creative br... more
Missoula Interfaith Collaborative Presents Tony Campolo, on “Putting Feet On Our Faith”
By CASEY DUNNING - The Missoula Interfaith Collaborative presents Tony Campolo, a provocative national religious speaker, who will address people from a spectrum of religious perspectives March 14 at the UC Bal... more
On the Grill: Colors of the Flag of Ireland…Kebabs
By PAUL SIDORIAK - This year for St. Patrick’s Day, I plan to represent the colors of the flag of Ireland on a shillelagh and make St. Patrick’s Day kebabs.... more
UM Sports Trivia | March 11
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Lady Griz Senior night, Griz and Lady Griz Tourney action, and more!... more
Baker Named Big Sky Conference MVP
By JOEL CARLSON - Montana senior Katie Baker, who led the Lady Griz to the 2013 Big Sky Conference regular-season championship, was named the league MVP Monday in voting by the Big Sky’s 11 head coaches.... more
UM’s Jamar Selected Big Sky Conference MVP
Grizzly junior forward/guard Kareem Jamar was tabbed as the Most Valuable Player in the Big Sky Conference. Will Cherry was named Defensive Player of the Year for second year in a row.... more
Getting Around in New Zealand – Driving, Biking, Walking and Busing
By LINDA MCCARTHY - It’s been a relaxing few days for me as I have taken in a number of different events and activities in my Sister City immersion program here in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Here is a syn... more
Volunteering and Hands On learning Opportunities Abound in Missoula
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - Are you looking for ways to break into your dream career? Perhaps you should consider volunteering. Missoula offers a wide variety of hands on learning opportunities.... more
Missoula St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festivities
By AUSTIN SMITH - St. Patrick’s Day in Missoula starts a wee bit early this year, with a healthy mix of family-friendly and adult-only events running from the afternoon of Friday, March 15, through the night ... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | March 11
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Casino Manager, a Certified Music Instructor, and a Computer Software Engineer.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, The Acousticals, Malarkey, The Comedy of Brian Regan, Open Mic Night & more!... more
Homemade Nutella
By ERIN TURNER - Nutella, a yummy chocolate spread, is sweeping the nation. Here's my yummy recipe for Nutella--without the sugar and "iffy" artificial flavors--and at a fraction of the cost of store-bought Nut... more
2013 Big Sky Basketball Tournament Information
The Big Sky Conference men’s basketball tournament begins Thursday afternoon at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula. Montana is also hosting the women’s tournament, on Wednesday, Friday & Saturday.... more
Griz Win Big Sky Regular Season Title for Second Year in a Row
By DAVE GUFFEY - The Grizzlies wrapped up their second Big Sky Conference regular-season championship in a row with a hard-fought 63-50 come-from-behind victory over a scrappy NAU team Saturday evening.... more
WineGuyMike: Balletto–A Great American Wine Story
WINEGUYMIKE - An entrepreneur based in the Russian River Valley, located in Sonoma County, John Balletto rose up from practically nothing to producing world-class wines.... more
Bob Wire’s Guide to Used Car Shopping
By BOB WIRE - When it comes to buying a car, I’m in the driver’s seat. Not to say that my wife doesn't know her way around the automotive ken, but I have cars in my DNA.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of March 4th
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula. This week: Policeman accuses superior of sexual harassment, 11 year old surprises burglar in her home, upswing in Missoula econom... more
Cold Hands Warm Heart?
By BRIAN MARSH - I'm confounded by my cold hands. I've always had warm hands...so why the sudden change? I came across an explanation that makes total sense: STRESS!... more
The King and I
By CC THE TRAINED MONKEY. February 4, 2013, was a great day. Why? It was announced that they had discovered the remains of England’s most despised King, Richard III, Dick to his friends … and his enemies t... more
League Announces Days, Times for Potential Basketball Tournament Sites
The 2013 Big Sky Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships will begin in just over a week. The tournaments will be played at the site of the regular-season champions.... more
AAHH…Free Time in Palmerston North New Zealand
By LINDA MCCARTHY - It’s been a relaxing few days for me as I have taken in a number of different events and activities in my Sister City immersion program here in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Here is a syn... more
Missoula Marathon Run Training Program Starts March 10
Over 350 people will meet in the new classroom space in the basement of the Runner’s Edge, 304 N. Higgins Ave., at 8 a.m. on Sunday, March 10 to start training for July’s Missoula Marathon.... more
This Week’s Big Sky Athletic Highlights
The final week of the 2012-13 regular season promises to be memorable. Six teams enter the final week still in the hunt for four spots in the Big Sky Championship.... more
Donate Food, Get Free Rides at A Carousel for Missoula
A Carousel for Missoula riders can earn a free ride each day in March in return for nonperishable food donations to the Missoula Food Bank. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | March 4
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Lady Griz Senior night, Griz and Lady Griz Tourney action, and more!... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | March 4
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Customer Service Specialist, a Development Coordinator, and an entry level Counselor I.... more
Spare Change for Milk Money
By ERIN TURNER - Milk money. Remember it? Usually taped inside your lunchbox or tucked carefully into your backpack so you could buy one of those little cardboard cartons of white or chocolate milk in the ca... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's Bluegrass and Bobcats, Greensky Bluegrass, Ryan Montbleau Band, Open Mic Night & more!... more
2013 Tourism Outlook is Bright for Western Montana
By Justin Franz - More tourists are coming to Montana and spending more money, according to 2012 data and 2013 is looking even better.... more
City of Missoula Wants You to Report Potholes
The City of Missoula’s asphalt recycler has produced 507 tons of hot-mix asphalt for patching potholes since our crews first fired it up in February 2012. What that means is • Street Maintenance Division... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights – Week of Feb. 25th
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula. This week: the Jordan Johnson trial, comments by MCPS School Superintendent Alex Apostle regarding his pay raise, & a possible do... more
Missoula’s Urban Deer
By BOB WIRE - We live on a hillside overlooking the Missoula valley, and we see more deer than we do dogs, cats, pigeons, squirrels, or any other neighborhood-style critter.... more
The Roving Diner: Billings’ Burger Dive and Bozeman’s Cateye Cafe
By BOB ZIMORINO - Like anybody else, when I DO go out to eat, I want to enjoy the experience. A recent road trip to Billings gave me an opportunity to try some new restaurants. ... more
Breakfast in the Bitterroot: Pie and Paintings at Glen’s Cafe
By DONNA HULL - Missoula baby boomers, are you ready for another breakfast in the Bitterroot? Welcome to Glen’s Café in Florence, where paintings and pie accompany your breakfast. ... more
WineGuyMike: Fondue For You and Chenin Blanc too
WINEGUYMIKE - Chenin Blanc wine pairs perfectly with Fondue. I'm offering up my favorite Cheesy Fondue recipe along with two of my favorite Chenin Blanc wines. From my table to yours--Cheers! ... more
Reality Plays Itself at Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
By MEGAN JAE RIGGS - Sunday was the final day of the 10th annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, a 10-day romp through myriad subjects, ranging from animal slaughter, to childhood vaccinations, from Polaroid... more
Help the New Missoula Market on Front Deli Reach Its Goal on Kickstarter
The Market on Front will offer healthy deli foods and select groceries from a location in the new Front & Pattee parking structure. Help them reach their Kickstarter goal!... more
Settling into Palmerston North New Zealand
By LINDA MCCARTHY - We finally found a place to live in Palmerston North! It was a bit more difficult than we anticipated, but we celebrated Valentine's Day with a roof over our heads.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Lady Griz Senior night, Griz and Lady Griz Tourney action, and more!... more
Hockey and Beer Come Together at Lakeside’s Tamarack Brewing Co.
By DILLON TABISH - Five years later, Tamarack Brewing Co. is sailing with record production and a second location in Missoula, and is helping organize this week’s fundraiser brewfest for the Flathead Valley H... more
5 tips For Finding Meaning and Happiness at Work
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - While employment doesn’t necessarily mean fulfillment every minute, here are 5 tips that might help you find joy and happiness in your job. ... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | February 25
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Tree Climber/Trimmer, and Executive Director of a non-profit, and Logistics Specialist.... more
A Successful 2013 Pantry Challenge
By ERIN TURNER - How much did we spend this month during our Annual Pantry Challenge? Drum roll please!....our family of five spent at total of $94.43 this month on grocery and drug store items! ... more