Archive for the ‘Lifestyles’ Category
Lady Griz Heat Up, Win Bigh Sky Opener On The Road
BY JOEL CARLSON -McCalle Feller scored a career-high 21 points and Montana shot 55.6 percent in the second half to rally for a 64-58 victory over Northern Colorado Thursday afternoon.... more
Griz Host Bears Today (Jan. 1) in Big Sky Opener
By DAVE GUFFEY - The Montana Grizzlies begin their Big Sky Conference season on Thurs., Jan. 1, hosting the University of Northern Colorado in UM’s Dahlberg Arena, with tip-off at 7:05 p.m. ... 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
Pre-League Women’s Big Sky Conference Power Poll
By JOEL CARLSON - With the start of the Big Sky Conference schedule just four days away, it felt like the perfect time to take the pulse of the league.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Dec 29
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- For the first time in since Montana entered the Big Sky Conference the Griz and Lady Griz will play a league game on New Year’s Day. ... 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
Citizens Encouraged to Recycle Christmas Trees
Missoula Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry Division is inviting citizens to drop off their cut Christmas trees to be recycled into productive mulch. ... 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
Valley Named Big Sky Conference Player of the Week
Montana sophomore forward Kayleigh Valley, who averaged 18.7 points on 57.6 percent shooting in three wins last week, was named the Big Sky Conference Player of the Week.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Dec 22
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- New Montana Grizzly football coach Bob Stitt is well aware of the high expectations that come with being the head coach at UM. ... 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
Montana Downs Austin Peay, Wins Lady Griz Classic (Photo Gallery)
By DAVE GUFFEY - Led by emerging star Kayleigh Valley, who was voted the tournament MVP, Montana won the 34th Lady Griz Classic with a commanding 83-62 victory over Austin Peay. ... more
Montana Advances to Championship Game of Lady Griz Classic
BY JOEL CARLSON -With a 68-44 victory over Utah Valley, Montana and Austin Peay will meet in the championship game Saturday of the 34th Lady Griz Classic.... more
UM’s Head Coach Bob Stitt Formally Introduced
By DAVE GUFFEY - Bob Stitt was formally introduced as the 36th head football coach in University of Montana history today (Friday, Dec. 19).... more
Montana Hosts 34th Lady Griz Classic This Week at Dahlberg Arena
BY JOEL CARLSON - The Lady Griz will host the 34th edition of the Lady Griz Classic this weekend, with four games Friday and Saturday featuring Saint Louis, Austin Peay and Utah Valley.... 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
Lady Griz Outlasts Seattle 70-64 in Overtime
BY JOEL CARLSON -The Montana women’s basketball team made it a two-game road sweep with a 70-64 overtime victory at Seattle Wednesday afternoon. ... more
Lady Griz Aiming to Make It Three Straight Wednesday in Seattle
By JOEL CARLSON- The Lady Griz basketball team will be seeking its third straight win when it faces Seattle on Wednesday. The game will tip off at 3 p.m. (MT) at SU’s Connolly Center.... more
The Flathead Valley: A Nordic Oasis
By TRISTAN SCOTT - As downhill ski areas open for the season in Northwest Montana, the allure of the chairlift can eclipse the abundant Nordic ski trails that wind through the region.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Dec 15
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- No, Bob Stitt may not have any previous connection to the University of Montana, but Stitt does have something in common with Don Read and Joe Glenn...... more
Bob Stitt Named Head Football Coach at Montana
Bob Stitt has been selected to serve as the University of Montana's 36th head football coach, announced UM’s Director of Athletics Kent Haslam today (Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014).... more
Kellie Cole Rubel Earns Fourth Career Player of the Week Honor
By JOEL CARLSON-Kellie Cole Rubel’s performance in the Lady Griz’ 69-55 victory at Portland Sunday afternoon earned her a Big Sky Conference Player of the Week honor the first of the season and fourth of he... 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
Lady Griz Win 69-55 at Portland
BY JOEL CARLSON -Kellie Rubel scored a season-high 24 points, Carly Selvig blocked a career-high eight shots, and the Lady Griz won 69-55 over Portland Sunday afternoon.... more
Lady Griz Face Pilots Sunday in Portland
By JOEL CARLSON- The Lady Griz basketball team travels to the Pacific Northwest for a pair of games. They open the road trip with a game at Portland on Sunday at 3 p.m.... 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
Davidson Defeats Host Montana 110-99 (Photo Gallery)
By DAVE GUFFEY - Five Davidson players scored in double-figures, as the Wildcats defeated the host University of Montana Grizzlies 110-99 Wednesday night in Dahlberg Arena.... more
Whitefish Mountain Resort Opens New Terrain for New Season
By JUSTIN FRANZ - After years of planning, new Flower Point Chairlift opened on Big Mountain.... 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
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Dec 8
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- Mick Delaney’s run as Grizzly head football coach ended Saturday in Cheney with a loss to Eastern Washington. Like his 5 immediate predecessors Delaney's last game at UM was in the po... more
Lady Griz Hold Down Fighting Saints in 30-Point Win
BY JOEL CARLSON -The Wyoming Cowgirls held off Montana’s late comeback attempt to post a 60-54 victory over the Lady Griz Thursday night at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula.... 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
FCS Playoffs Second Round Playoff: At EWU 37, Montana 20
By DAVE GUFFEY-The second time was not the charm for the Montana Grizzlies, as the comeback-minded Grizzlies lost 37-20 to Eastern Washington in a 2nd round NCAA Division I FCS playoff game Saturday. ... more
Lady Griz Host Fighting Saints Sunday Afternoon
By JOEL CARLSON-The Montana women’s basketball team will try to snap a three-game losing streak when it hosts Carroll Sunday at 2 p.m. at Dahlberg Arena.... more
Lady Griz Basketball: Wyoming Wins at Montana 60-54
BY JOEL CARLSON -The Wyoming Cowgirls held off Montana’s late comeback attempt to post a 60-54 victory over the Lady Griz Thursday night at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula.... more
Lady Griz Host Annual Rival Cowgirls Thursday
By JOEL CARLSON-The Montana women’s basketball team will play just its second home game of the season Thursday when it hosts Wyoming. The Lady Griz and Cowgirls will tip off at 7 p.m.... 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
Mount Jumbo Wildlife Closure Begins December 1
Mount Jumbo's North Zone is closed from December 1 until May 1. Trespassing during the wildlife closure is prohibited and violators may be fined up to $500. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Dec 1
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- This Saturday for the fifth time in their FCS play-off history the Grizzly football team has a rematch in the post-season with a team they faced in the regular season. ... more
Grizzlies Shoot Season-Low 33 Percent in Loss to San Francisco
Jackson Wagner - The Grizzlies (2-3) still haven't figured out how to defeat San Francisco (4-2). Montana dropped the game 76-57--the third consecutive year the Grizzlies have fallen to USF.... 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
FCS Playoffs First Round: At Montana 52, San Diego 14 (PHOTO GALLERY)
PHOTO GALLERY BY MARK MESENKO-Montana dominated on both side of the football, and the result was a 52-14 victory over visiting University of San Diego in Saturday's first round NCAA FCS playoff game.... more