Posts Tagged ‘Missoula’

Gregory Scores 31 Points to Lead Griz to a 64-57 Victory Over NAU

By DAVE GUFFEY - Jordan Gregory scored a career-high 31 points to lead theMontana Grizzlies to a hard-fought 64-57 Big Sky Conference victory over NAU.... more

Winter Carnival and Snow Races at Marshall Mountain

Join Missoula Parks & Rec for the first annual Marshall Mountain Winter Carnival and Snowshoe/Ski Races on Sat., Feb. 22 at Marshall Mountain, from 10-4 p.m.... more

Smokejumpers’ Trail

By COLIN BRUST - We trudged up the steep and rocky path, leaving the Kim Williams riverside trail below us. Even though there was a great view of the Missoula Valley behind us, I felt uneasy.... more

Griz Host NAU Thursday, Jan. 22

By DAVE GUFFEY - Montana hosts Northern Arizona in a Big Sky Conference game on Thursday, Jan. 22, in UM’s Dahlberg Arena, with tip-off at 7:05 p.m. ... more

The Bar Gig From Hell Part 2: The Revenge

By BOB WIRE- The bartenders poured stiff drinks. That’s what got us through another night of pop country requests, complaints about the disco balls, and a general absence of love in the room. ... more

Life is One Big Adventure

By NADIA WHITE - This last fall, 21 first-semester freshmen joined me at UM's School of Journalism in a class about adventure writing. We defined adventure loosely, and they wrote stories that described who the... more

This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Jan 19

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

Frugal Diamond Ring Cleaner

By ERIN TURNER- Here is a quick, easy and frugal way to clean diamond rings at home!... more

UM Sports Trivia | Week of Jan 19

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- The Montana Grizzlies 62-47 win over the MSU Bobcats Saturday marked the ninth straight win in the series for UM.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Jan 19

Jobs this week: Legal Assistant/Receptionist, Firefighting and Fire Management jobs, Bookkeeper, Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher, A Conveyor Belt Technician, Forestry Nursery Workers, and more! ... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Jan 19

Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more

Breunig & Dunn Lead the Grizzlies in a 63-48 Win Over Bobcats

By DAVE GUFFEY - Forward Martin Breunig and guard Mario Dunn combined for 34 points as the Montana Grizzlies defeated MSU 63-48 Saturday evening in UM’s Dahlberg Arena.... more

Griz Host Cats and Square off for the 290th Time on the Hardwood

By DAVE GUFFEY - The University of Montana Grizzlies will host the Montana State Bobcats in a Big Sky Conference game in UM’s Dahlberg Arena, with tip-off at 7:05 p.m.... more

The Bar Gig From Hell, Part I

By BOB WIRE- My ego was beaten like a dirty throw rug this weekend, when we played a double-header in a new bar in unfamiliar territory. I overheard someone say, “who the hell is Bob Wire?” ... more

Griz Softball Begins Practice

By SAM WALDORF - The Montana Griz softball team had its first practice of the spring Monday, Jan. 12. Montana went 7-1 in its inaugural fall season, winning its last seven games in a row.... more

Fire and Ice–Wildland Firefighting Recruitment Begins Mid-Winter

By CHERY SABOL - If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to explore work as a wildland firefighter this summer, hopefully another resolution was to not procrastinate.... more

MCT Announces Audition for The Rainmaker

The Missoula Community Theatre is holding an open audition for The Rainmaker on Sunday, January 25th at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts from 12:30-4:00 p.m.... more

This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Jan 12

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

Restoring Household Order

By ERIN TURNER- This last week I spent packing up the Christmas decorations, cleaning the house after all the holiday parties and of course, hitting all the after Christmas clearance sales.... more

Kellie Cole Rubel Named BSC Player of the Week

By JOEL CARLSON - Montana redshirt senior Kellie Rubel turned a scoring milestone and a big week with two wins into her second Big Sky Conference Player of the Week award of the season.... more

UM Sports Trivia | Week of Jan 12

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- On March 7, 2009 Brad Huse’s Bobcats downed the Griz 56-54 in the Big Sky quarterfinals ending UM’s season. Since then, Montana has taken off having won 116 games to MSU's mere 71 w... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Jan 12

Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Jan 12

Jobs this week: Level 3 Mechanic(s) and Welders, Line Technician, Evironmental Health Specialt and more! ... more

Montana Makes 15 Three-Pointers in 90-64 Win at Idaho State

By DAVE GUFFEY - The Montana Grizzlies nailed 15 three-pointers on their way to a dominating 90-64 Big Sky Conference victory over Idaho State Saturday evening at ICCU Court in Holt Arena.... more

Wildcats Defeat Grizzlies 68-60, as Montana Suffers First League Loss

By DAVE GUFFEY-Montana forward Martin Breunig scored a career-high 31 points and the Grizzlies made a valiant second-half comeback, but the host Weber State defeated UM 68-60.... more

The Guitar that Invented Rock n’ Roll

By BOB WIRE- The Fender Stratocaster is to rock and roll what the basketball is to basketball. Its importance to rock music can’t be overstated.... more

Register Now For Frost Fever 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Join Missoula Parks and Recreation for a wintery fun run/walk along the Riverfront Trail System on Saturday, January 24. Choose from the new 1-mile fun run or the traditional 5K route. ... more

Lady Griz Host Weber State, Idaho State This Week

By JOEL CARLSON - The Montana women’s basketball team will host Weber State and Idaho State this week at Dahlberg Arena as the Big Sky Conference enters week two of 10 of its league schedule. ... more

Frisco Is Great Location For FCS Championship Game

By JIM O'DAY - I was part of a small committee assigned to look into the facilities and communities being considered as the site for the NCAA Division I Football Championship title game starting in 2010. ... more

Griz at Weber State Jan. 8th

By DAVE GUFFEY - The Grizzlies play their first their Big Sky Conference road games of the season, Thurs. Jan. 8, against the preseason and defending league champion Weber State. Tip-off is at 7:05 p.m. ... 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

UM Sports Trivia | Week of Jan 5

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- It was 40 years ago this weekend that the University’s first sanctioned women’s basketball team (The Honey Bears) took the floor for its opening weekend of play.... 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

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Jan 5

Jobs this week: Field Assistants for Geophysical Surveying, a Janitorial Suprvisor, Baker, Store Supervisor, and a Portable Restoom Service Tech in the Bakken oilfields. ... more

North Dakota Holds on, Ends Lady Griz Winning Streak

BY JOEL CARLSON -Preseason Big Sky Conference favorite North Dakota, held off Montana, 59-52 Saturday afternoon in Grand Forks.... more

Wagenmann to Participate in 2015 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl on Jan. 17th

The NFL Players Association has invited defensive end Zack Wagenmann of the University of Montana to play in the 2015 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl on Jan. 17... more

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

Lady Griz Open Big Sky Play With Challenging Road Trip

By JOEL CARLSON - The Montana women’s basketball team will open its Big Sky Conference schedule this week with games at Northern Colorado and North Dakota. ... 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

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

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Dec 29

Jobs this week: A Dental Hygienist, Caregivers, Enroller/Care Coach, Housekeeping Inspector/Housekeeper, Service Writer, Over-the-road Drivers, and more! ... 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