Archive for the ‘Community Events’ Category
MisCon Brings Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Gaming Fans Together Memorial Day Weekend
Missoula’s science fiction and fantasy convention, MisCon, brings author Jim Butcher; weapons specialist, prop master, and actor Dragon Dronet; and fantasy artist Theresa Mather to Missoula May 24 – 27.... more
Make it Missoula Monday – Week of May 20
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Tom Catmull, Blitzen Trapper and Sera Cahoone, Chug for Charity, Bill Payne of Little Feat with special guest the Hooligans, and more!... more
Foghorn String Band Coming to Missoula
By MARK VOSBURGH - Hankerin' for some authentic, honest, old time, country, Cajun, Appalachia or Bluegrass String Music? Take in The Foghorn String Band at the Top Hat Lounge on Friday, May 24th at 10 pm.... more
Make it Missoula Monday – Week of May 13
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: John Floridis Trio, Tom Catmull, Chug for Charity, Vegetable Oil Truck Demonstration, & more.... more
I Am An Egg Snob…
By KRISTEN LEE-CHARLSON - Until recently I thought my chickens' laying lives were over. Imagine my surprise when I discovered over a dozen eggs hiding behind a pile of outdoor furniture. These yolks are the dar... more
3 Most Important Things for Finding a Job
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - Do you ever wonder what employers are looking for? In my experience at the Missoula Job Service, here are the 3 most important things for finding a job.... more
Make it Missoula Monday – Week of May 6
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Whipple Tree with Amy Martin & Caroline Keys, Chug for Charity Night, The Trees, Three Earned Dog, and more!... more
Make it Missoula Monday – Week of April 29
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: International Wildlife Film Festival Galore! with Lunafest, Todd Snider in concert, Book Readings and more!... more
2nd Annual Missoula Craft Beer Week Kicks Off April 28
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - The 2nd Annual Missoula Craft Beer Week - April 28 -Sat.May 4 includes over a dozen different events at bars, breweries, restaurants and other public venues around Missoula. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday – Week of April 22
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Larry Hirshberg, Community Tap Night, Jenn Adams, The Comedy of Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and more.... more
Local Jobs: What are Employers Looking For?
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - As a local job seeker, do you ever wonder what employers are looking for? Here are some of the most important traits that employers are looking for in potential employees:... more
2013 Maggotfest Comes to Missoula May 11 and 12
Rugby teams from across the U.S. and around the world will converge on Missoula for Maggotfest 2013 on May 11 and 12 at the Fort Missoula rugby fields.... more
Run Wild Missoula Encourages Community to Continue to Run and Honor Boston
Run Wild Missoula encourages the community to continue to run and race in honor of those affected by the violence at the Boston Marathon, including at the Superfun(D) 10k, 5k and 1 mile on April 20 in Bonner.... more
Missoula Agencies Encourage Families to Unplug and Play
Let's Move Missoula and Unplug and Play Outside-April 21-28. A week-long series of SCREEN-FREE activities for Children including a free Unplug and Play Outside Festival on Apr 21, from 1-4pm.... more
Make it Missoula Monday – Week of April 15
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Moscow Monday, Monday Night Movie, Community Tap Night, Open Kyak class at Currents, and more!... more
More than 60 Employers Slated for Western Montana Career Fair on April 25
By CHERYL SABOL - Western Montana's largest Career Fair will be held on Thursday April 25th at the Hilton Garden Inn. Employers...it's not too late to sign up. ... more
21st Annual Garden City BrewFest to Showcase Over 65 Beers
The MDA hosts the 21st Annual Garden City BrewFest on Saturday, May 4 from 12-8pm in Caras Park. Sample over 65 beers and 12 wines. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday – Week of April 8
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Moscow Monday, Monday Night Movie, Community Tap Night, A Place at the Table, & Exploring Missoula's Urban Islands.... more
Things To Do When You Are Bored at Work That Might Help Your Career
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - Do you ever feel that you have nothing to do at work? Here is a list of things to do that just might help you overcome your boredom and help further your career:... more
The Politics of food, Being an AG-Tivist
By KRISTEN LEE-CHARLSON - Why HB574 is Important: When it comes to fresh milk and dairy products, I want to be able to support the farmer(s) of my choice and procure the foods that I believe to be healthful for... more
Missoula Parks & Recreation Presents: Run for the Trees and Doggie Dash
F.Y.I. - Missoula Parks and Rec presents Run for the Trees 5k/1 mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday April 13th and the Doggie Dash 5k/1 Mile Fun Run/Walk & Doggie Expo on May 5th. ... more
Claire Lynch Headlines at Ruby Jewel Jamboree in Missoula, April 5th
By MARK VOSBURGH - Nationally acclaimed International Bluegrass Music Association artist, Claire Lynch headlines the Ruby Jewel Jamboree in Missoula, April 5th at Ruby's Reserve Street Inn.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week April 1
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. Monday Night Movie at the Top Hat, Spoken Word Poetry Club, GPS Navigation Basics at REI, Kevin Van Dort Blues, & First Friday.... more
4 Tips For Getting a Job With A Missoula Non-Profit Agency
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - Finding the right job in the non-profit sector, is fine, but what about those who want to serve their community? Here are some tips for those of you seeking work at a non-profit:... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. The Josh Ritter & the Royal City Band with Lake Street Dive, The Big Lebowski, Tom Catmull, Pint Night for the Glacial Lake Missoula Chapter, and more!... more
Beer Battle: Montana Taverns Versus Montana Breweries
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - If you have enjoyed a pint of Montana beer in your favorite bar or brewery recently, chances are you have heard about the legislative “slug fest” playing out in Helena this session.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. The Dinner Show at the Top Hat, Chug for Charity (Draught Works) for Casa of Missoula. Open Mic Night & more!... more
Volunteering and Hands On learning Opportunities Abound in Missoula
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - Are you looking for ways to break into your dream career? Perhaps you should consider volunteering. Missoula offers a wide variety of hands on learning opportunities.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, The Acousticals, Malarkey, The Comedy of Brian Regan, Open Mic Night & more!... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's Bluegrass and Bobcats, Greensky Bluegrass, Ryan Montbleau Band, Open Mic Night & more!... more
5 tips For Finding Meaning and Happiness at Work
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - While employment doesn’t necessarily mean fulfillment every minute, here are 5 tips that might help you find joy and happiness in your job. ... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's cheese-making at the Good Food Store, a Martin Luther King Day celebration at the Children's Museum & more!... more
Missoula Bluegrass Picker Bill Neaves Profiled in National Flatpicking Guitar Magazine
By MARK VOSBURGH - As the editor of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, Dan Miller knows talent when he hears it. Here's what he had to say about our own local talent, Bill Neaves in January's issue.... 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 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, Live music, Open Mic Night and more!... more
Missoula Downtown Association Readies for the Third Winter Brewfest
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow, or ice will keep Missoulians from their brewfests. On Feb. 15, the 3rd MDA Winter Brewfest will be held at Caras Park.... 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 Flavors of Mardi Gras, Missoula Maulers, Leftover Salmon, Valentine's Day with Tom Catmull and more!... more
How to Quit your Job Gracefully
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - When you quit your job gracefully you'll have better chances of good references and finding a new job. Here are some tips for doing it right.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. Russ Nasset, Hump Night Bingo, Kraptastic Karaoke, lots of live music, and more!... more
Coming Soon: Reality Plays Itself at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
For 10 days in February, the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with the best nonfiction films of the past year and the past decade.... more
That Old-Time Sound: Chad Fadely, Montana Mandolin Master
By MARK VOSBURGH - When Chad Fadely was 15, his dad picked up his fiddle and returned to playing old-time music. Predictably, for a teenager, Chad "absolutely hated" it.... 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 Run Wild Missoula Beer Run, Cooking Classes at the Good Food Store, lots of live music, and more!... more
Startup Weekend Proves Missoula’s Entrepreneurial Chops
By COLIN STONER - My takeaway from Startup Weekend was that Missoula needed an event like this. It was proof positive that we can create a startup ecosystem in Missoula.... more
Heirloom Market Celebrates Official Grand Opening January 26th
By KRISTEN LEE-CHARLSON - On January 26th, the Heirloom Market is holding its official Grand Opening at the Missoula County Fairgrounds. Come celebrate with us!... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, Missoula Moves to Amend Rally, Cooking Classes at the Good Food Store, Open Mic and so much more!... more
Get Tips to Snag a Job from the Missoula Job Service
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - The Missoula Job Service is offering a free seminar about tips to snag a job on Wednesday, January 23, from 2-4 p.m.... more
Missoula to Host Montana’s First-Ever Startup Weekend
By COLIN STONER - A unique business opportunity is coming to Missoula this weekend, and it’s creating a lot of buzz amongst geeks, designers, and business-savvy locals.... more
Videos: Non-Stop Fun on Skis with a Two-Year-Old
By TRAVIS GOODKIND - We took our son skiing for the first time last winter. He took to it like a fish to water, and is already hitting the slopes at Snowbowl this year.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's cheese-making at the Good Food Store, a Martin Luther King Day celebration at the Children's Museum & more!... more
Tips for Using LinkedIn to Find a Job
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - Professionals are now using social media like LinkedIn to search for jobs. Here are some ideas to help you find a job via LinkedIn.... 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 Flavors of India at the Good Food Store, Open Mic at Sean Kelly's, and loads of live, local music!... more