Archive for the ‘Lifestyles’ Category
Carousel Birthday Party/Expansion Grand Opening Scheduled for May 28
Be a kid again, and bring the kids, when A Carousel for Missoula celebrates its 21st birthday and the Grand Opening of its new expansion this Saturday, May 28.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of May 23
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Later this week another High School sports season comes to an end as track and softball crown their Champions.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of May 23
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
MCT, UM Confucius Institute and Beijing Theatre Collaboration
The Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) continues its collaboration with the China National Theatre for Children (CNTC) in Beijing. ... more
Griz Top FCS in Attendance for Second-Straight Season
By ERIC TABER - For the second-straight season the Montana has packed in more fans than any other program in FCS football, and in 2015 dew more fans than 44 FBS programs as well.... more
Holmes, Feller Named Grizzly Cup Winners
Tyrone Holmes, of the Montana football team, and McCalle Feller, of the Lady Griz basketball team, were named the annual winners of the Department of Athletics’ Grizzly Cup.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of May 16
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - It's hard to put in perspective the accomplishment of the University of Montana Softball team in reaching the Big Sky Tournament.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of May 16
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
5th Annual Doggie Dash Expo and Fun Run May 15
Missoula Parks & Recreation and Missoula Animal Control invite you and your four-legged buddy to the 5th annual Doggie Dash pet expo and fun run on Sun., May 15, at Silver Park. ... more
Liz Marchi: Voting, Travel, Air and Water
By LIZ MARCHI - I have known for a long time that my idea of being rich is living on this beautiful piece of earth called Montana, on a ranch with clean air and a river that runs clear.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of May 11
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Twenty-five years ago this week the 1991 American Legion baseball season began, a season that would see the AA Mavericks claim a state title. ... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | May 9
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 9
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Flora and Fauna Interpreted at MAM
A field note is a means for recording an observation in order to remember and better understand the particular phenomenon later.... more
Wortham Reunites With DeCuire as Assistant Coach
By ERIC TABER - Rachi Wortham, the former director of player personnel at Oregon State, has been selected to join the Montana men’s basketball staff as an assistant under Grizzly head coach Travis DeCuire.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of May 2
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Few Montana public officials have ever been more closely tied to a sport than the late Conrad Burns. Burns refereed in Montana high School football as well as the Frontier Conference.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of May 2
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Mount Jumbo North Zone Opens May 1
By BECKY GOODRICH - All areas on Mount Jumbo. north of Saddle Road will re-open to the public on Sunday, May 1.... more
Breunig Named Griz MVP for Second-Straight Year
By ERIC TABER -For the second-straight year Martin Breunig has been named the recipient of the Carl E. Dragstedt Award for Grizzly basketball’s most valuable player.... more
Kids, Families Invited to FREE Unplug and Play! Kick-Off Celebration on May 1
Families are invited to the 5th annual Let’s Move! Missoula: Unplug and Play! kick-off celebration on Sunday, May 1, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at McCormick Park. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of April 25
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Saturday's Grizzly intra-squad scrimmage brought to mind the days under Don Read when the Griz did something similar.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of April 25
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Maroon Pulls Out Victory Over White in Spring Game
By ERIC TABER - Senior quarterback Brady Gustafson piled up 300 yards passing, completing 15 of 32 passes to lead the Maroon team to a 27-26 win over the White team in the spring game.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of April 18
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - It was 40 years ago this week that Michigan State reached out to Missoula to get their new basketball coach--Jud Heathcote. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of April 18
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More Training Tips – Weeks 5-10 for June/July Marathons
By DAN LYNE-With Missoula and many other Northwest marathons coming up in June and early July it’s not too late to register and even start training (provided you have a running base.)... more
Offense Gets Rolling in Second Griz Scrimage
By ERIC TABER-The UM corps of running backs blew up for 207 yards and three touchdowns in the Griz football squad’s second scrimmage of the 2016 spring season on Saturday. ... more
Liz Marchi: Home Again
By LIZ MARCHI - I just returned, from what has been annual pilgrimage, from a week in the Deep South with my Mom and Dad. As I age, I cherish my amazing family all across the country and cultures.... more
24th Annual Run for the Trees Slated for April 16
Celebrate National Arbor Month with a fun walk or run along the Riverfront trail system. The 24th annual Run for The Trees is Saturday, April 16, at 10 a.m. at Silver Park.... more
Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical
Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical is flying with the Missoula Community Theatre April 28-May 15!... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | April 11
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 11
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of April 11
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - It was thirty years ago this spring when prep softball made its debut in Montana with the first championship held in Cut Bank. ... more
Missoula Spring Fishing Report
By TONY REINHARDT- The new Montana fishing season started in March and it was a great month to be on the water. The Skwala stonefly hatch begins in March. ... more
5th Annual Doggie Dash Fun Run Slated for May 15
Missoula Parks & Rec and Missoula Animal Control invite you and your four-legged buddy to the 5th annual Doggie Dash Pet Expo and Fun Run on Sun. May 15, at Silver Park. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of April 4
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - The U Conn women's basketball team has posted exactly 100 wins between Jan. 4, 2014 and Tuesday's title game. Over the same span of time the Montana Lady Griz have won 58 games.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of April 4
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | April 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
Public Comment Sought on Bike Skills Parks Through April 22
Missoula Parks and Recreation is seeking public comment on draft master plans for two new bike skills parks through Friday, April 22.... more
Is Spring Early or Late?
By BRUCE AUCHLY - The warm weather of February and early March could lead one to believe in an early spring, which feels nice but is not necessarily a good thing.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of March 28
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Well it appears that facing a Montana team during the season is good way for Syracuse to get ready for a trip to the final Four.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of March 28
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | March 28
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
MAM Features Art Installation That Will Evolve Daily
Billings native Abbie Miller to create site-specific installation March 28-31.... more
Bows, Bunnies and Baby Cows
By LIZ MARCHI - A recent visit by friends reminded me of the importance of Easter traditions and rituals in the south. We love our homes cozy and well decorated, we love our food.... more
Mount Jumbo South Zone Re-Opens March 22
Mount Jumbo’s South Zone, including the Saddle Road and all points south of the road, re-opens to the public on Tuesday, March 22.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of March 21
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- While the 2015-16 season ended a little bit earlier than the Montana Lady Griz would have liked the outstanding group of seniors had an tremendous 4 year run.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of March 21
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
A Decade Later, Griz Look to Corral Wolf Pack in Postseason
By ERIC TABER- The Grizzlies take on the Nevada Wolf Pack in the first round of the CBI Tournament tonight. Tip off is at 8 p.m. MST. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of March 14
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more