Archive for the ‘All Featured’ Category

Lady Griz Run Away With a 76-51 Win over EWU

By AUSTIN SMITH - Taking their current win streak to five games, the Lady Griz ran away with a 76-51 win over the visiting Eastern Washington Eagles on Saturday afternoon In Missoula.... more

Coming Soon: Reality Plays Itself at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival

For 10 days in February, the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with the best nonfiction films of the past year and the past decade.... more

Worst Part of Surgery Recovery? Daytime TV.

By BOB WIRE - I’m bed-bound for two weeks, flat on my back after spinal fusion surgery. The physical pain is nothing compared to the mental agony of watching daytime TV.... more

That Old-Time Sound: Chad Fadely, Montana Mandolin Master

By MARK VOSBURGH - When Chad Fadely was 15, his dad picked up his fiddle and returned to playing old-time music. Predictably, for a teenager, Chad "absolutely hated" it.... more

Missoula Story of the Week: Replace Historic Maclay Bridge?

By TOM DIDDEL - Maclay Bridge has been an iconic structure on the west side of Missoula since 1893. Due to engineering concerns, it may be in jeopardy.... more

Lady Griz Host EWU and Raise Funds for Burn Camp

By JOEL CARLSON - When the Lady Griz host EWU Saturday Feb 2nd, at Dahlberg Arena, the Lady Griz will be raising funds for Alyssa Smith's beloved Camp Eyabsut--a kids camp for burn survivors. ... more

Photo Gallery: Lady Griz vs Portland State

By AUSTIN SMITH - Led by three players in double-digit scoring, the Lady Griz fought tooth and nail for a 72-61 win over the Portland State Vikings Thursday evening.... more

UM Students Team Up with St. Jude Hospital for Up ‘Til Dawn Fundraiser

Up ‘til Dawn is a nationwide college letter-writing fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Hospital. The Feb. 28 event will be held at the University Center on campus.... more

Christchurch, New Zealand: A City that Lost Its Heart and Found Innovation

By LINDA MCCARTHY - We visited Christchurch’s Central Business District as they rebuild after earthquakes. I am impressed and inspired after seeing their innovative efforts.... more

UM Sports Trivia

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Lots of Super Bowl smack and the loss of NFL Agent, Ken Staninger of Missoula.... more

Japanese Exchange Students Expand Life Experiences at MCT

By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Mariko Shimada and Mizuho Yamada, Japanese exchange students at the UM, are proof that life expands in proportion to one’s courage.... more

“What If” Zucchini Picatta (Video Blog!)

By BOB ZIMORINO - (VIDEO BLOG) In my previous video blog, I showed you the art of saute. Building on that post, let's explore Zucchini Picatta. Watch how easy this is!... more

Are You Up for the Annual Pantry Challenge?

By ERIN TURNER - On February 1, we'll start a month of trying to use what we have on hand and not buy groceries. It's called the Pantry Challenge. Are you up for it?... more

Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week

Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week it's a Run Wild Missoula Beer Run, Cooking Classes at the Good Food Store, lots of live music, and more!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | January 28

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Licensed RN/LPN, a non-profit office manager & a Front Counter Glass Salesperson... more

Montana Improves to 10-0 in the Big Sky with 76-74 Win Over WSU

By DAVE GUFFEY - It was an outstanding birthday “gift” received by University of Montana’s head basketball coach Wayne Tinkle on Saturday night (Jan. 26).... more

Lady Griz Win Ugly, Move Into First Place

By JOEL CARLSON - Everything fell into place for Montana to move into a first-place tie with MSU atop the Big Sky Conference standings Saturday afternoon.But nobody thought it would be such a struggle.... more

Startup Weekend Proves Missoula’s Entrepreneurial Chops

By COLIN STONER - My takeaway from Startup Weekend was that Missoula needed an event like this. It was proof positive that we can create a startup ecosystem in Missoula.... more

Home Town Proud

By JIM O'DAY - Cut Bank – and much of Montana for that matter, shows their hometown pride for Alexis Wineman, who was crowned Miss Montana 2012 last summer, and who appeared in the Miss America program in Las... more

Griz Basketball: At Montana 70, Idaho State 51

By DAVE GUFFEY - Forwards Mathias Ward and Spencer Coleman combined for 41 points, as the UM Grizzlies remained unbeaten in Conference play with a 70-51 victory over ISU Thursday night at Dahlberg Arena.... more

Gilham Sparks Montana to Road Win at Idaho State

By JOEL CARLSON - With Montana struggling to find some second-half offense, freshman Shanae Gilham came off the bench and scored 10 points to lift the Lady Griz over ISU on Thursday night.... more

Parks and Recreation’s Frost Fever 5k Frozen Frolic–January 26th

F.Y.I. Get OUtsdie this Saturday and Celebrate winter with Missoula Parks & Recreation's Frost Fever 5 K Frozen Frolic - January 26th. Deadline for Registering online is tonight! ... more

UM Sports Trivia

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Coach Wayne Tinkle hits the 47-year mark, NFL History making, Lady Griz hoops and more!... more

How to Use Coupons to Create a Wad of Pseudo-Cash

By ERIN TURNER - Once the clerk rang in all the coupons and Extra Bucks, I heard the words that make any couponer jump for joy…”Oh, maam your total is negative 14 cents, so you need to buy something else.... more

Heirloom Market Celebrates Official Grand Opening January 26th

By KRISTEN LEE-CHARLSON - On January 26th, the Heirloom Market is holding its official Grand Opening at the Missoula County Fairgrounds. Come celebrate with us!... more

From Missoula to New Zealand… or Bust!

By LINDA MCCARTHY - Our trip to New Zealand began like most from Missoula. Though it took 15 hours to get to LA, we found refuge in the Cook Islands en route to Christchurch.... more

On the Grill: Grilled Shrimp Salad

By PAUL SIDORIAK - Every once in a while, I get inspired to try something different or nontraditional on the grill. This week--it's Grilled Shrimp Salad.... more

Lady Griz Hit Road, Discover Hot Hands

By JOEL CARLSON - Senior Kenzie De Boer scored 27 points, two off her career high, and the Lady Griz used hot 3-point shooting and a big second half to bounce back from Saturday’s home loss to msu with a 78-6... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | January 21

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for an Ecologist/Photo-Interpreter and a Dually-Licensed Clinician.... more

Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week

Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, Missoula Moves to Amend Rally, Cooking Classes at the Good Food Store, Open Mic and so much more!... more

Ladies Fall, Men Triumphant in Griz-Cat Doubleheader

By AUSTIN SMITH (PHOTO GALLERY) - Lady Griz lose a heartbreaker 58-49, Griz win 76-71 in Overtime in Griz-Cat Doubleheader.... more

Tips for Wanna-Be Filmmakers

By WARREN MILLER - There is an often-told tale that is not very nice about filmmakers. The men and women who can’t make a living making movies make a living teaching other people how to make movies.... more

Alyssa Smith – Montana’s Shining Light for Camp Eyabsut

By JOEL CARLSON - A burn victim herself, Lady Griz Senior Forward, Alyssa Smith shines a light on and off the court as she raises awareness and funds for Camp Eyabsut.... more

Snowboarding in the Middle Ages

By BOB WIRE - One day last winter, the Wire clan piled into the 4Runner and hit the road for Discovery. Next time, we'll wear helmets to protect against dain bramage.... more

The Salesperson They Love

By MARK RIFFEY - When you talk to your customers about their business, do they ever respond "Wow, I didn't know that" or "Really?" Does your sales and marketing process provoke your prospects with questions the... more

Get Tips to Snag a Job from the Missoula Job Service

By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - The Missoula Job Service is offering a free seminar about tips to snag a job on Wednesday, January 23, from 2-4 p.m.... more

Grizzly Men’s Basketball Wins Over Southern Utah 73-67

By DAVE GUFFEY - It wasn’t pretty, but The UM Grizzlies remained undefeated in Big Sky Conference play with a 73-67 win in a slugfest with the visiting Southern Utah Thunderbirds Thursday evening in UM’s D... more

City of Missoula Receives Grant for Accessible Playground in McCormick Park

On Thursday, January 17, Mayor John Engen accepted a $150,000 grant from the Morris and Helen Silver Foundation to begin construction of a new, universally-accessible playground in McCormick Park.... more

Adventures with Missoula’s Sister: Our Sabbatical in Palmerston North, New Zealand

By LINDA MCCARTHY - It’s not every day you get the chance to live on the other side of the world, so when we had the opportunity to live in Missoula's sister city, we took it.... more

National Letter of Intent Signing Date Only 3 Weeks Away

By JIM O'DAY - In three weeks, UM and many other Division I intercollegiate athletic programs around the country will announce their in-coming football recruits starting with the 2013-14 school year.... more

Missoula to Host Montana’s First-Ever Startup Weekend

By COLIN STONER - A unique business opportunity is coming to Missoula this weekend, and it’s creating a lot of buzz amongst geeks, designers, and business-savvy locals.... more

The Art of Saute: Chicken Picatta (Video Blog!)

By BOB ZIMORINO - (VIDEO BLOG) Chicken Picatta is a classic Italian sauté style dish. Watch this series of short videos as I demonstrate the principles of sauté. ... more

UM Sports Trivia

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Lady Griz hoops, and a host of NFL pairings and players.... more

When it Comes to Mortgages, Just Say NO to Acronyms

By TRINA MURPHY - APR, LOE, VOD, TILA, LTV… No wonder folks applying for a mortgage are dazed and confused. Who can blame them? OMG!!!... more

Calling All Businesswomen: Join the MBN Annual Symposium

Sarah Calhoun, founder of Red Ants Pants, will be the keynote speaker at the Montana Businesswomen's Network Annual Symposium on January 26.... more

Videos: Non-Stop Fun on Skis with a Two-Year-Old

By TRAVIS GOODKIND - We took our son skiing for the first time last winter. He took to it like a fish to water, and is already hitting the slopes at Snowbowl this year.... more

The Present is the Gift

By BRIAN MARSH - More often than not, the best gifts are not objects.they are experiences.and given this reality, Christmas 2012 was the most memorable and meaningful holiday in the past 25 years of my life's j... more

Katie Baker Named Big Sky Conference Player of the Week

By JOEL CARLSON - Katie Baker averaged 17.5 points on 50 percent shooting and 7.0 rebounds in a pair of wins last week and was named the Big Sky Conference Player of the Week.... more

Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup

By ERIN TURNER - Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup...it's not only food for the soul, it's cheap and it's a whole lot healthier for you and your family.... more

Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week

Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's cheese-making at the Good Food Store, a Martin Luther King Day celebration at the Children's Museum & more!... more