Archive for the ‘All Lifestyles & Entertainment’ Category
Liz Marchi: Paper Bliss
By LIZ MARCHI - As much as I love to clean and organize, my husband loves to keep every piece of paper that he's ever owned. Whatever your bliss is, nurture it, edit it and own it in 2015!... more
A Delicious Way to support the Mothers’ Milk Bank of Montana
This month Mothers' Milk Bank of Montana is teaming up with Liquid Planet offering "Liquid Gold" as a way of supporting the Milk Bank. Check it out!... more
Missoula Community Theatre’s Production of Clue: TheMusical open Jan. 23
The Missoula Community Theatre is set to open Clue: The Musical on Friday night, January 23rd for a two-week run of silly situations, campy music, and a mystery of course. ... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Jan 5
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
Couponing in 2015
By ERIN TURNER- While I still am passionate about saving money and getting the very best deal available, how I save money looks different than it did 5 years ago. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Jan 5
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
After Christmas Savings Ideas
By ERIN TURNER- Afraid you've missed all post-Christmas sales? Not to worry. There are still many good sales opportunities and over the next two weeks the sales will get better and better.... more
It’s All About First Night–New Year’s Eve in Missoula
Celebrate New Year's Eve in Missoula First Night Missoula--the community-wide celebration of the arts with more than 80 events and activities from noon until Midnight.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 29
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
Country A Cappela Band, Home Free In Concert March 16
When country a cappella band Home Free was crowned Season 4 Champions of NBC's The Sing-Off, their victory was by no means the beginnings of a career for the five country stars from Minnesota… ... more
MCT Begins Partnership with China National Theatre for Children
The Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) has embarked on a new collaboration with the China National Theatre for Children (CNTC) in Beijing. ... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Dec 22
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 12/22/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 22
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
Top Album Picks for 2014
By BOB WIRE- I'm sorry, but if you make beats that doesn't make you a musician or songwriter any more than picking up dog poop makes me a veterinarian.... more
The Dark Side of Native Plant Enthusiasm
By PAUL WHEATON - What’s wrong with native plants? The problem has nothing to do with advocating for native plants, but in advocating against all other plants – not just for oneself, but for all people.... more
Missoula REALTORS Help Kids in Need Through MOR4Kids
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG- MOR4Kids has provided $33,975 in direct contributions to Missoula’s schools for food, milk, clothing, and gas to help parents get their kids to school. ... more
Roundup of Christmas Savings Ideas
By ERIN TURNER- I’ve compiled a list of various blogs/websites which provide some fantastic ideas on how to be frugal while still getting the most out of the holidays! ... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Dec 15
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 12/15/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 8
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
Ten Things To Tell Your Dog Today
By BOB WIRE- My dog Houdini knows fewer English language words than Koko the gorilla. If only for one day, this magnificent beast could understand everything I’m telling him.... more
Did you Just Should on Me?
By PAUL WHEATON - The word “should” is seriously embedded in our culture and habits. And I think it is possible that it may have slightly different meanings for different people. ... more
Selling Your Home During the Winter
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG- Selling your home during the winter months can be a daunting task. However, there are distinct advantages to selling your home at this time of year. ... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Dec 8
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 12/1/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 8
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
Santa’s Arrival & Parade of Lights Sat., Dec. 6 Downtown Missoula
Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to Downtown Missoula for the 12th Annual Parade of Lights on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. ... more
Liz Marchi: Working in Yoga Pants
By LIZ MARCHI - What’s great about yoga pants, other than they are comfortable, is that I don’t use any mental energy getting dressed on days when I work from the barn. ... more
My Turkey Can Beat Your Turkey
By BOB WIRE- Our Thanksgiving meal was circumvented in a twisted, serpentine, Gordian knot of cooking contortions thanks to the numerous dietary considerations presented by our family.... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Dec 1
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 12/1/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Warren Miller WWII Ski Trooper Documentary Premieres in Missoula Dec. 7
Warren Miller's Documentary, “Climb to Glory” tells the story of the 10th Mountain Division and how the Greatest Generation shaped the ski industry. It Premiers at the Top Hat Lounge on Dec. 7.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 1
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
It’s Supposed to Be No Fun. You’re Sick.
By BOB WIRE- The phone rings. "Dad," says a voice that sounds like Louis Armstrong with a sinus infection. "I don't feel good." It's Nurse Dad to the rescue!... more
Infecting Brains with Permaculture 52 Cards at a Time
By PAUL WHEATON - When I give gifts, rather than giving people stuff that they might like, I tend to give them things that I like them to have. Check out this gift idea:... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 24
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 11/24/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Capitalism, Gift Economy, and Prices That Are Too Damn High
By PAUL WHEATON - My feeble understanding of capitalism is that I can work super hard for a year, save up all my money and then live without working for several years.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Nov 24
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
You Spin Me Right ‘Round, Baby
By BOB WIRE- I enjoy moving at a high rate of speed without really getting anywhere so I was perfectly suited to participate in the second annual Ride-A-Thon, a fund raiser for A Carousel For Missoula.... more
Liz Marchi: Handing Off
By LIZ MARCHI - My work life has been full of aspirations and over reach. I have always aspired to do things that I wasn’t credentialed to do and that people said were too hard to do. ... more
Missoula Community Theatre Announces Auditions for Clue: the Musical
The Missoula Community Theatre is holding auditions for Clue: The Musical THIS Sunday, November 23rd at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts, from 12:30-5:00 p.m. ... more
Energy-Saving Tips on Thanksgiving
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG- The Missoula Organization of Realtors offers some helpful tips on ways to cut down on gobbling up energy to help save money and be kind to the environment on Thanksgiving Day.... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 17
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 11/10/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Nov 17
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
Recognized Sculptor, Poet, Activist, Vanessa German Featured at MMAC
(Photo Gallery) Nationally recognized sculptor, poet, and activist, Vanessa German creates figures out of found and recycled materials. Her exhibition at Paxson Gallery runs through January 10, 2015.... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 10
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 11/10/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Reconditioning and Re-Purposing Old Shoes
By ERIN TURNER- Imagine my delight recently when I discovered this adorable pair of Converse tennis shoes in my son’s size at a Missoula Thrift Store. I paid $3 bucks, and check em out!... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Nov 10
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
Steinbeck’s Short Stay
By KELLYN BROWN - Imagine what he would have written if he would have spent a week here.... more
You Can’t Take That On The Plane
By BOB WIRE- I traveled to the Bay Area last week to play some music at a fund raiser. The Delta agent looked at my guitar case like it contained fifty pounds of Ebola-infested squid.... more
Will it be Denim or Diamonds on November 14?
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG-Support MOR for Kids, Garden City Harvest and the Missoula Children’s Museum at the annual charity auction Nov. 14th.... more
UM School of Theatre & Dance Presents: Dance Up Close 2014
Dance Up Close 2014: November 5, 7 and 9. The UM School of Theatre & Dance invites you into the Masquer Theatre to be seated in close proximity to the dancers.... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 3
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 11/3/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more