Archive for the ‘All Lifestyles & Entertainment’ Category
Learner’s Permit
By BRIAN MARSH - The day have I dreaded for over 15 years has finally arrived. My younger son, Trevor, has his learner's permit. You've been warned.... more
Canine’s Cameo in Camelot to Highlight Adopt-A-Dog Month
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Thanks to a partnership between MCT and the Humane Society of Western Montana, a dog named Misty will be in MCT’s rendition of Camelot.... more
Back to School Walking Safety
As the school year gets underway, it’s great to see more student walking to and from their bus stops and schools but we want to remind parents and drivers to do their part to keep these kids safe. ... more
Frugal Living: Super Easy, Super Cheap Carpet Stain Remover
By ERIN TURNER - Last week, I found the "Miracle Carpet Stain Remover” technique on Pinterest. I'm happy to say that it definitely lives up to its name!... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's the Festival of the Book, the Reel Rock 7 Film Tour, lunch with Tracy Lopez at the Iron Horse & more.... more
Playing with Fire
By BRIAN MARSH - For almost a month, my beloved city of Missoula has been blanketed by billows of smoke. And where there's smoke, there's fire.... more
Hanging Out with Scarecrows in Stevensville
By DONNA HULL - This boomer city girl had never seen a scarecrow festival. The Stevensville Scarecrow Festival, Oct. 5-13th is Not to be missed!... more
Smoke Be Damned: Fall Is Headed Our Way
By PAUL QUENEAU - It’s been bad around the Missoula and Bitterroot valleys these past couple months. But a Pacific deliverance and autumn may well be headed this way.... more
Public Invited to Celebrate 19th Annual National Public Lands Day
FYI - On Saturday, September 29, Missoulians are invited to volunteer at Fort Missoula Regional Park or Milltown State Park to celebrate the 19th annual National Public Lands Day.... more
Frugal Living: Figuring Out Walgreens’ New Coupon Rewards Program
By ERIN TURNER - I've done some footwork to figure out Walgreens' new customer rewards program. It may seem confusing, but the Coupon Queen is here to help!... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's Lady Griz volleyball, Home Resource's annual building contest, Chug for Charity, and more.... more
‘Not Your Typical Camelot’: MCT Artistic Director Gives New Slant to an Old Classic
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - In October, MCT Artistic Director Joe Martinez will direct Camelot and bring a fresh set of creative circumstances to a classic play.... more
Bob Wire Shows You How to Shape Your Cowboy Hat
By BOB WIRE - Shaping a straw cowboy hat is an art. It reflects the attitude and personality of its wearer. For just four easy payments of $19.95, I'll show you how!... more
One last fall hike (or two) at Glacier National Park
By DONNA HULL - Do summer crowds discourage you from visiting Glacier National Park? Now is the time for one last fall hike in a national park that’s practically in Missoula’s backyard.... more
2012 University of Montana Homecoming Parade & Events
University of Montana's Homecoming starts a little earlier this year. However, it will prove to be yet another amazing week full of spirit and community camaraderie! Although Homecoming week is full of eve... more
Chief Cliff: Legendary Landmark
By MAGGIE PLUMMER - It presides over the "big arm" of Flathead Lake, a looming sentinel above the town of Elmo. Chief Cliff is a sacred monument to the Kootenai people who live near its base. ... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's James McMurtry at the Wilma, Griz Homecoming Yell Night, beer for charity, and lots of live music.... more
Photo Gallery: The Fail Safe Project Plays Monk’s Bar
By AUSTIN SMITH - Clod-stomping, face-melting rock and roll is not dead. If you think so, then you obviously weren’t at Monk’s last night with The Fail Safe Project.... more
All This and Bob Wire Cooks, Too?
By BOB WIRE - Barb’s working late. Kids are starving. They want nuggets and tots. No frickin’ way, I can do better. But I wasn't always the epicurean I am today.... more
Strange, Stubborn Troubadour: The Life of James McMurtry
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - True and fierce are two words routinely applied to the songwriting prowess of James McMurtry, who'll play in Missoula on September 20.... more
Bob Wire Maintains the Separation of Church and State (Campground)
By BOB WIRE - When sharing close quarters in a campground, concessions must be made. If you’re going to play music it needs to be two things: well-done and inoffensive.... more
Quality is the Key When Couponing
By ERIN TURNER - Does buying off-brand items always pays off? My answer is usually--you just have to be careful. Quality is the key when couponing.... more
Breakfast in the Bitterroot: Memories Cafe
By DONNA HULL - Breakfast and a scenic drive just seem to go together, don’t you think? I’m starting a new series called Breakfast in the Bitterroot.... more
Smoke Gets in Your… Well, Everywhere
By BOB WIRE - August in Missoula means forest fire smoke is everywhere. It’s insidious. You can’t escape it. It’s like bluegrass. I even wrote a song about it.... more
Road Tripping to Helena
By DONNA HULL - Once in a while my feet get itchy for a road trip. That’s how my husband Alan and I found ourselves in Helena earlier this summer.... more
Hank Williams III: A Family Tradition of Defiance, Dissonance
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Hank Williams III never met his iconic grandfather, but their resemblance is beyond uncanny. And he revels in his boozy, rowdy family tradition.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's Hamlet performed outdoors at Shakespeare in the Park, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Hank 3, and more.... more
Every Dog Has Its Bone
By BOB WIRE - My dog, Houdini, is sauntering around the yard with a newfound swagger, due to his rockin' new collar from the Bret Michaels line of dog accessories.... more
Press Release: Highlights from New Belgium Brewing’s Missoula Clips of Faith
New Belgium Brewing’s Missoula Clips of Faith stop raised more than $4,600 for Bike/Walk Alliance for Missoula. Check out the photos and highlights from the event.... more
Missoula’s 7th Annual River City Roots Festival this Week
The 7th Annual Missoula River City Roots Festival features ten bands, the Hellgate Girls Roller Derby, recycled boat race, 4-mile run, children's festival, art show & more.... more
Save Money with Easy School Night Dinners
By ERIN TURNER - With school starting up soon, I'm getting organized for fall. Making freezable meals in advance saves money and makes life easier on school nights.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's the Hellgate Rollergirls' first bout of the year, River City Roots Fest, MUD garden party, and more.... more
Bob and Marianne’s High School Reunion
By BOB WIRE - I’m getting increasing pressure to attend my 35th high school reunion. I plan to show up in a ruffled tuxedo shirt, sporting Fu Manchu, driving a Pacer.... more
MCT’s Next Step Prep Program: Becoming a Student of the Arts
By LEISA GREENE-NELSON - It takes time and work to become a student of Next Step Prep. The best of the best performers usually have a continued interest in theater.... more
Paul Wheaton on Polyculture
By PAUL WHEATON - A polyculture is a mix of plants all trading their unique goodness with other plants. All plant-eating animals are designed to eat plants from a polyculture.... more
Maiden Missoula Review: Whistling Andy Distillery
By LEAH LEWIS - If you are ready to really wow the guests at your next cocktail party or back yard barbeque, pick up a bottle of Hibiscus Coconut Rum from the Whistling Andy Distillery in Bigfork.... 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 Bob Dylan pre-party, Garden City Harvest's Farm Party, Family Night at the ballpark, and more.... more
Ruby Jewel Jamboree Featuring John Reischman and the Jaybirds
By LEISA GREENE NELSON - The last concert in the 2012 bluegrass Ruby Jewel Jamboree is Aug. 16, with the Juno award-winning John Reischman and the Jaybirds. ... more
Bob Wire’s Top Tips to Beat the Heat
By BOB WIRE - I like it hot, but man, I could use a break. Here are some of my top tips to beat the heat, most of which include beer, cold cuts, and Gold Bond powder. ... more
Cool off at Skalkaho Falls
By DONNA HULL - How many waterfalls are in the Missoula area? I’m sure long-time residents could fill me in. My suggestion as a newcomer—Skalkaho Falls... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week, including the full schedule of events at the Western Montana Fair!... more
4-H Kids Go for Gold (and Blue) at the Western Montana Fair
By ERIN TURNER - The Western Montana Fair opens this Tuesday, but for 4-H kids, the fair started months ago. Stop by to congratulate them on their hard work!... more
Third Annual Celtic Festival Missoula: For the Fans
By LEISA GREENE-NELSON - On July 28, the Third Annual Missoula Celtic Festival took place with beer, food, dancing, and music. For the bands, it's all about the fans.... more
A Fond Farewell to Beer League Softball
By BOB WIRE - I’ve never been the best player on the team, but I can guarantee that no one had more fun playing slow-pitch, D League Missoula softball than this guy.... more
Monk’s Bar Presents Jeanne Jolly
By LEISA GREENE-NELSON - Monk’s will feature Jeanne Jolly on Saturday, Aug. 4 along with the dynamic duo Montana Skies. It'll be an evening of extraordinary talent.... more
Small Town Fun at Creamery Picnic in Stevensville
By DONNA HULL - Don’t you just love a parade? I do. And, that’s where you’ll find me on Saturday, August 4, 2012 for the 100th Creamery Picnic Parade in Stevensville, Montana.... more
MCT’s Next Step Prep Program: A Scholarship and a Gift of Hope
By LEISA GREENE-NELSON - Many MCT Next Step Prep students would never have the opportunity to attend if it weren’t for the scholarship program.... more
Meet Your Neighbor David Lewis at the Stevensville Creamery Picnic
August 3-5 Montanans can learn about the local dairy industry and meet local dairy farmers, like David Lewis and his family, at the Stevensville Creamery Picnic and Milk Run.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Kids Fest at Caras Park, Gillian Welch plays the Wilma, Out to Lunch and First Friday. Busy Week!... more
Keep Your Home Safe from Wildfire
It’s that time of year again. Here are some tips to safeguard you, your family and your home from a wildfire. ... more