Archive for the ‘Lifestyles’ Category
The World of Broadway at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts
By MICHELLE NIGH - Nearly 200 kids to perform The World of Broadway Thurs., Aug. 10-Sat., Aug. 12 at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts.... more
MCT: Register for Fall Children’s Programming
Check out MCT's new fall line-up of fun, educational opportunities for kids in our area.... more
Summer at the Bigfork Playhouse
By DILLON TABISH - Bigfork’s local theater is one of the only smaller companies in the country to receive the rights to perform “Mamma Mia!... more
10 Heavenly Montana Hikes West of the Continental Divide
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Nothing inspires like a heart-pounding hike into Montana's high country. Put these ten picks for memorable hikes on your Montana bucket list!... more
Mountain Biking in Grizzly Country, Be Prepared
By GREG LEMON - Imagine you’re riding hard down a mountain trail. As the trail you’re on weaves around a thicket of alder and huckleberries there’s a sow grizzly and two small cubs.... more
Missoula Casino Guide
Missoula has become home to some excellent hotel casinos and gambling houses that make this compact city something of a Las Vegas in the mountains. ... more
Mount Jumbo South Zone closure Extended to March 31
By BECKY GOODRICH - The Mount Jumbo winter wildlife closure has been extended to protect wintering elk. The area traditionally opens March 15.... more
A Step-By-Step Guide to Building a Lasagne
By BOB ZIMORINO - The purpose of this photo journal is to demonstrate how to build a lasagna.... more
Liz Marchi: Birthdays, Vacation and Tornadoes
By LIZ MARCHI -I will be looking for the fog to lift and the sun to warm my little Polson, Montana. May we all have that experience as our year unfolds.... more
Liz Marchi: Riding it Over the Top
By LIZ MARCHI -Riding it Over the Top for me, well this photo says it all! Happy Monday snow day in Montana!... more
Liz Marchi: 2017–It’s Here!
By LIZ MARCHI - In gratitude, I begin a New Year so thankful for the journey traveled and the road ahead. May your 2017 be rich in friends, family, health and happiness.... more
Liz Marchi: Home
By LIZ MARCHI - I don’t know if it’s the holidays, winter or age, but of late “there is no place like home.”... more
Cats Grind Out Win Over Griz on the Ground
By ERIC TABER- The Montana Grizzlies' (6-5, 3-5 BSC) season came to a close on Saturday in Missoula, as the Montana State Bobcats (4-7, 2-6) pulled off an improbable 24-17 win.... more
Griz Start Slow, Fall to Northern Colorado 28-25
By ERIC TABER- The road woes that have plagued the Montana football team all season continued on Saturday. The Griz fell to Northern Colorado in Greeley 28-25.... more
Record-Setting Griz Roll Past Idaho State
By ERIC TABER- Backup quarterback, Chad Chalich re-wrote Montana's record books on Saturday, passing for seven touchdowns and rushing for another in a 62-44 win over Idaho State.... more
Liz Marchi: Getting Over It
By LIZ MARCHI - Aging lesson number 789, getting over it takes longer. Give yourself some space.... more
Lumberjacks Run Past Grizzlies 45-34
By ERIC TABER- Northern Arizona scored on its first play of the game, a 74-yard pass play, and the Lumberjacks never looked back in posting a 45-34 victory over Montana Saturday in Flagstaff.... more
Griz Train Rolls 68-7 Over Scramento State
By ERIC TABER-In 100-plus years of Griz football, Montana has never posted back-to-back games of 60 points or more. It did just that against the Hornets, winning 68-7 in front of 25,351 fans on Saturday.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Oct 3
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Once again the Grizzly defense is among the top in FCS. Among Big Sky teams the Griz has given the fewest first downs and are the top defense against third and fourth conversions.... more
Griz Beat Thunderbirds 43-20 on Homecoming
By ERIC TABER-The No. 11. Montana Grizzlies offense racked up 600 yards of offense and the defense threw a clutch third quarter shutout to win a 43-20 in a homecoming victory over Southern Utah on Saturday.... more
Fall Into Fun With Parks and Recreation
Join Missoula Parks and Recreation for these exciting recreation and aquatics programs. Call 721-PARK to register or stop by Currents Aquatics Center in McCormick Park. ... more
Parks and Recreation Hosts Old-Fashioned Family Fest on Oct. 22
It’s fall—time for hayrides, apple cider and old-fashioned harvest celebrations brought to you by the folks at Missoula Parks and Recreation.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Sept 26
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - The Montana Grizzlies got single game record performances out of Jerry Louie McGee and Brady Gustafson, but it wasn't enough for the Griz to get the win at Cal Poly.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Sept 19
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - The Montana Grizzly football team is off to its seventh 2-0 start since 2000 and in the previous six, the Griz have gone on to average 12 wins a season.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Sept 12
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - The Montana Grizzly football team is off to its seventh 2-0 start since 2000 and in the previous six, the Griz have gone on to average 12 wins a season.... more
Defense Leads Way in Upset at No. 3 Northern Iowa
By ERIC TABER-Montana failed to score in the second half, but it didn't matter. A dominating defensive performance led No. 14 Montana to a 20-14 upset win on the road against No. 3 Northern Iowa. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Sept 5
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - The last time a UM team played at the UNI-Dome was when the Griz basketball team played there in November of 2001--and things went really bad for the Griz in the first half of that gam... more
Griz Score 35 Second-Half Points to Beat Saint Francis
By ERIC TABER-It was a tale of two halves for the Montana offense on Saturday, as they scored 35 of their 41 points in the second half, overcoming a 10-6 Saint Francis halftime lead to win 41-31.... more
Hunters Must Expect to See Bears
By GREG LEMON - With hunting season upon us, it is important to remember that slow moving, quiet and camouflaged hunters are sharing the landscape with the state's even stealthier bears.... more
30+ Things for Kids to Do in Missoula, Montana
By LINDA McCARTHY - I am amazed at how many free and low cost things there are to do with kids in Missoula, Montana. My daughter and I compiled a list of more than 30 Things to Do With Kids in Missoula:... more
Griz Running Backs Set to Play Key Role in 2016
By ERIC TABER - Upon first glance of the Montana Grizzlies' pass-happy offense under head coach Bob Stitt, it might be easy for fans to forget about the running backs.... more
Liz Marchi: Family, Seasons and Change
By LIZ MARCHI - My husband, turned 70 a few weeks ago, at what may have been one of my top 10 parties ever.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Aug 22
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - When Robin Selvig took over the University of Montana women's basketball program it had won 32 games combined in the previous 4 years.... more
Fishing Restrictions Lifted on Smith and Sun Rivers
By BRUCE AUCHLY - Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has lifted fishing restrictions on two central Montana rivers in the wake of recent cooler weather.... more
Griz Football: Fall Camp Enters Home Stretch
By ERIC TABER - Fresh off a day's rest, the Montana Grizzlies returned to the field inside Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Monday morning for the 14th practice of fall camp.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Aug 22
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 Aug 22
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Baker Returning to Lady Griz
By JOEL CARLSON - Katie Baker is returning to Montana as the program's director of basketball administration, a new position on first-year coach Shannon Schweyen's staff.... more
Petrino Joins Lady Griz Staff
By JOEL CARLSON - New Lady Griz coach Shannon Schweyen may have gone outside the program's lineage to find her new assistant, but she still brought in someone with strong ties to the state of Montana.... more
Experience and Versatility Key to Success of a Strong D-line
By ERIC TABER - The 2016 Grizzlies will once again boast one of the nation's best D-lineman in second-year starter, and second-year heir to the #37 throne, Caleb Kidder. ... more
11th Annual Roots Fest Opens Friday, August 26
The 11th Annual River City Roots Festival opens on Friday, August 26 featuring Missoula’s own Lil’ Smokies as the headliner Friday night and multi-Grammy Award winning Rodney Crowell Sat. night. ... more
Griz Show All-Around Strength in First Scrimmage
By ERIC TABER - Montana opens the 2016 campaign on Sept. 3 against Saint Francis, under the lights at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. ... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Aug 15
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
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Aug 15
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - When Robin Selvig took over the University of Montana women's basketball program it had won 32 games combined in the previous 4 years.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Aug 15
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Hunting Elk in August
By BRUCE AUCHLY - Elk shoulder seasons this year will allow hunters in some hunting districts to go after antlerless elk starting Aug. 15.... more
Schweyen Named New Lady Griz Coach
By ERIC TABER -In an announcement that lacks any of the surprise of Robin Selvig’s retirement two weeks ago, Shannon Cate-Schweyen has been chosen to take over the league’s flagship program.... more
Griz Open Camp Ranked No. 13
By ERIC TABER - On the eve of the 2016 fall camp opening practice, the Montana Grizzlies will take the field ranked as the No. 13 team in the nation.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Aug 8
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Kidder Named Preseason All-American
By ERIC TABER -Caleb Kidder, the Big Sky Conference preseason Defensive Player of the Year, was recently named to the STATS FCS preseason All-America second team.... more