Archive for the ‘All Lifestyles & Entertainment’ Category
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of May 11
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Quest for Land: My Advice for Permies and Homesteaders Part 1 of 3
By PAUL WHEATON -Decades ago I was obsessed with gardening and outgrew my urban lot. I needed more space. Not only for my horticultural endeavors, but I needed to expand into all sorts of animals.... more
This Man’s Job is Breathtaking
BY BOB WIRE- I recently went in for a pulmonary function test. I’ve been having trouble breathing since, oh, 2008, and this spring it got pretty bad.... more
Habitat for Humanity is Volunteer Missoula’s Organization of the Month!
By JENNIFER PEPPROCK-Volunteer Missoula is excited to feature Habitat for Humanity as our organization of the Month! Habitat has been "Making it Matter" in Missoula for over 20 years. ... more
Carousel to Host Unusual Track Meet to Kick Off Kids’ Day 2015
Hey Kids--wanna barrel race on a stick pony? Toss stinky socks? Tumbe tires? Be a part of the first ever Kids’ Day Track Meet, Sat., May 23, from 8:30-9:30am at the Carousel! ... more
Explore Downtown Missoula by Foot on a Historic Walking Tour
If you’re visiting Missoula and looking to explore the city a bit, the beautiful downtown area offers an array of locations rich in historical significance. The Missoula Downtown Association has a self-guided... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | May 4
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of May 4
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
23rd Annual Garden City Brewfest Scheduled for Sat. May 2, in Caras Park
The 23rd annual Garden City BrewFest will take place Saturday, May 2, 2015 in Caras Park from noon to 8 pm and is the grand finale of the 4th annual Missoula Craft Beer Week.... more
Downtown Pianos Debut Public Art Friday, May 1
Four Play It Missoula! community pianos will be painted by local artists in the public’s view during First Friday Gallery Night this Friday, May 1 from 5-8 pm in Downtown Missoula.... more
Amphibians in the Spring
By BRUCE AUCHLY - Among the many harbingers of spring are frogs peeping. Boreal frogs are heard everywhere in the spring and early summer. ... more
AARP’s RealPad vs. the iPad: My Senior Moment
BY BOB WIRE- My Aunt Byrdona emailed me the other day. "I want to get this tablet," she wrote. "What do you think?” I clicked the link and there it was, AARP's RealPad, a tablet for seniors.... more
Carousel Carvings on Display at Annual Wood Carvers Show, May 2 & 3
The Ponykeepers of A Carousel for Missoula will be letting the chips fall where they may during the Western Montana Wood Carvers Show, May 3 & 4, at the Missoula Fairgrounds.... more
Girls Empowerment Program Seeks Summer Participants
YWCA Missoula’s GUTS (Girls Using Their Strengths)! program is looking for girls age 9 – 18 to fill Summer Outdoor Adventure trips.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | April 27
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of April 27
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Bee All You Can Bee
BY BOB WIRE- I was recently featured in a video called "Buggin' Out for the Butterfly House". In this follow-up blog I'll disccuss the green screen, lip synching, and flashing my grapes to the cast and crew.... more
Missoula Art Museum: American Abstract Artists June 5 – August 29
In 1997 American Abstract Artists donated 40 prints to MAM, and a portion of this remarkable portfolio was exhibited. For the first time, MAM is thrilled to show all 40 prints. The Exhibit runs June 5-Aug. 29... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | April 20
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of April 20
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
LUNAFEST Film Festival: Supporting Women Filmmakers and YWCA GUTS Program
The LUNAFEST Film Festival returns to the Wilma Theater, May 7, at 7pm. LUNAFEST Supports Women Filmmakers and the YWCA GUTS! Girls Leadership Program.... more
International Wildlife Film Festival April 18-25, 2015
Missoula plays host to the highly anticipated International Wildlife Film Festival (IWFF) from April 18-25 at Missoula’s newly restored Roxy Theater.... more
Celebrate the Carousel’s 20th Birthday on Kids’ Day, May 23
Each year, the Carousel offers free rides on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend as a birthday gift to the community. Extra activities are planned for this year's 20th Birthday party.... more
Buggin’ Out for the Butterfly House
BY BOB WIRE- When a friend from the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium asked me if I'd be interested in helping them with a fund raising project, I said yes, on one condition....... more
Believe It, Spring is Here
By BRUCE AUCHLY - If your world collapses absent skiing, or snowmobiling, I’ll attend your pity party. That’s because spring is here, and the signs surround us. ... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | April 13
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Missoula Community Theatre Closes Season With
Shrek The Musical
The Missoula Community Theatre is closing out the 2014-15 season with a blockbuster show for the whole family! Shrek The Musical runs May 1-3, 6-10 and 13-17.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of April 13
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Don’t Ignore the Small Stuff
By Clay Springmeyer - We've been trained as a society to tough out minor injuries. But ignoring seemingly minor injuries can mean trouble. Instead, consider physical therapy.... more
Liz Marchi: Give Me Patience for Parents
By LIZ MARCHI - I am flying back to Bozeman after spending two weeks with my Mom and Dad and family in Alabama. I am so conflicted about them these days. ... more
Monte Dolack: Color, Light and Landscape
By MONTE DOLACK-After many years of painting with both oils and acrylics I find myself viewing the world and especially the landscape in descriptive terms of the colors on my painting palette.... more
Plumbing? Let Me Get My Snorkel
BY BOB WIRE- Recently I decided to investigate our wobbly, leaky kitchen faucet, but not because I wanted to stop the leak that was soaking everything under the sink. ... more
You’re a Stand Up Person: You Deserve a Stand Up Desk
By CLAY SPRINGMEYER- Regular exercise and eating right isn’t enough to abolish the detrimental health effects of prolonged butt-resting. If your job requires a lot of sitting, consider getting a standup desk.... more
The Missoula YMCA Hosts Healthy Kids Day, Saturday April 11
The Missoula YMCA encourages kids and their families to come to the Y for Healthy Kids Day--this Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to noon. ... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | April 6
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of April 6
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Insane Inflatable 5K Race Coming to Missoula on May 2, 2015
The Insane Inflatable 5K, a dynamic fun run series made up of inflatable obstacles is coming to Missoula on May 2. A portion of proceeds to benefit Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Missoua.... more
Travelodge Blues
BY BOB WIRE- On a recent family outing to Seattle for my son's lacrosse match, I made the mistake of trying to save a few bucks on a hotel one night.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | March 30
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Missoula Public Schools Get a Spark of Creativity
By MATT ANGLEN - SPARK! Arts Ignite Learning is a new program making great strides in our community. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of March 30
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Mr. Wire Goes to Helena
BY BOB WIRE- Everyone complains about our government. So this week I went to see Helena to see what the hell was going on there, and how I could help straighten things out.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | March 23
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of March 23
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
There’s a Method to My March Madness
BY BOB WIRE- There's Nothing like March Madness! After sifting through all the information I gathered from every college basketball game I watched this season, I carefully filled out my bracket.... more
DIRECTV Partners with Easter Seals-Goodwill to Collect Donations and Electronic Waste
Here's a FREE and EASY way keep your non-hazardous computer/electronics out of the Landfill: Dropoff On March 28 from 10 am-4pm at DIRECT TV.... more
A Night at the Theater: MCT is Volunteer Missoula’s Organization of the Month!
By JENNIFER PEPPROCK-This month, we're exted to feature MCT as Volunteer Missoula’s organization of the month! With a vibrant Volunteer Missoula profile and widely popular opportunities, MCT was an easy choic... more
Frugal Gardening Tips
By ERIN TURNER-Planting a garden is one of the best frugal methods of saving money. For just a few dollars, you can raise entire bed of produce which would cost you hundreds in the grocery store. ... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | March 16
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Dolce Canto Presents “Journey Home” Saturday, March 21st
Missoula’s premier vocal ensemble, Dolce Canto, presents “Journey Home” on Saturday, March 21, at 7:30 PM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (202 Brooks). Doors open at 6:45 PM. ... more