Posts Tagged ‘What’s Happening in Missoula’
Marathon Training Tips – Weeks 11-16 for June/July Marathons
By DAN LYNE-In my last post, I discussed the need to improve your strength to ensure you build injury resistant muscles, tendons and ligaments. ... more
The Poverello Center is Volunteer Missoula’s Organization of the Month
By WILL SCHULTZ - I recently had the pleasure of working with the Poverello Center and found the experience to be rich and very rewarding.... more
Early Bird Registration Ends May 31 for Garden City River Rod Run
The Garden City River Rod Run is slated for Fri. and Sat., June 24 – 25 and will feature over 200 classic and hot rod cars. Beginning June 1, registration increases to $40.... more
Antelope, Anterless Deer and Elk License Applications Due June 1
By Joleen Tadej - The deadline to apply for FWP’s special license drawings for antelope and elk and deer B licenses is Wednesday, June 1.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | May 30
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
Parklets and Pianos! Friday June 3
Friday, June 3rd, is First Friday, and the best way to start your summer off right. several local businesses have partnered to bring you Parklets and Pianos.... more
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
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
Missoula Community Band Presents 2016 Summer Band Concerts
The Missoula City Band announces its summer series for 2016. For well over a hundred years, we have been playing fine band music for the public in our open-air concerts.... 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
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
Jacksonville Jaguars Take Montana’s Holmes in NFL Draft
Tyrone Holmes was selected in the sixth round as the 181st overall pick in the NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He joins former Grizzly Jordan Tripp who is currently on the roster as a linebacker.... 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
24th Annual Garden City BrewFest
The 24th annual Garden City BrewFest will take place Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Caras Park from noon to 8 pm. The Garden City BrewFest again serves as the grand finale of the 5th annual Missoula Craft Beer Week. ... 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
New Trails and Old Tales: That’s What Bonner is Made Of
By JENNIFER SLAYDEN - As we eagerly await the Milltown State park to open, we continue to celebrate the accomplishment of the removal of the Milltown Dam.... more
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
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
Is Home Buying Really as Easy as HGTV?
By JENNIFER SLAYDEN - I’m going to admit it right here on Make it Missoula. I have an addiction to HGTV. Especially the renovation shows.... 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
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
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
MCT: Robinson Crusoe Spring Day Camp April 4-10
Spring break plans for your kiddos? The Missoula Children’s Theatre has limited spots available in its spring day camp production of The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, April 4-10.... more
Celebrate Easter in Missoula!
Here are a few Easter events this weekend for a little family fun from our friends over at MissoulaEvents.net!... 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
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
MissouLUCKY!
By JENNIFER SLAYDEN - (PHOTO GALLERY) I’m only a wee bit Irish, but I can tell you, I feel extremely lucky to call Missoula my home. Not just on St. Patrick’s Day, but 365 days of the year.... more
Griz Return to Reno to Play in CBI
By ERIC TABER- The Grizzlies will return to Reno this week to face the University of Nevada after accepting an invitation to play in the 2016 College Basketball Invitational.... more
Griz Comeback Attempt Falls Short in Championship
By ERIC TABER- The Montana Grizzlies battled back from a 14-point first half deficit, but missed a chance to knock off Weber State in the BSC championship Sat. night in Reno.... more
Griz Advance With Season-Best Shooting Performance
By ERIC TABER- The Montana men’s basketball team will play in the Big Sky Conference championship game for the second-straight year after an 81-72 victory in the tournament semifinal.... more
Griz Swat Hornets, Advance to Semifinal
By ERIC TABER- The Montana Grizzlies smothered Sacramento State with defense en route to a 70-53 win in the Big Sky Conference quarterfinal.... more
Comeback Falls Short, Lady Griz Lose 65-62
By JOEL CARLSON - Trailing by 16 early in the fourth quarter, a potential epic comeback by Montana came up one play short, and the Lady Griz ended their season with a 65-62 loss to North Dakota Wed. ... more
Griz Face Hornets to Open Big Sky Tournament
By ERIC TABER- The No. 2 seed Grizzlies will get a shot at redemption in the Big Sky Conference quarterfinal, as UM faces No. 10 seed Sacramento State for the third time this season.... more
Montana-North Dakota: Inside The Numbers
By JOEL CARLSON-North Dakota enters Wednesday’s quarterfinal game against Montana having won 12 of its last 13 games. The Lady Griz have won nine of their last 10. ... more
How to Start Training for Your June/July Marathon
By DAN LYNE-Believe it or not, it’s time to start training for the Missoula Marathon (July 10) or any number of other Northwest marathons this summer.... more
Lady Griz, Fighting Hawks Meet for Third Time
By JOEL CARLSON - When the Big Sky Conference women's quarterfinals tip off Wednesday, all four games will feature teams that have played one another within the last three weeks. ... more
Employers: REGISTER NOW for Western Montana’s Largest Career Fair
Skills and talent available! Employers - Register Now for Western Montana’s Largest Career Fair, Thursday, April 28 from 3:00-6:00 p.m.... more
Bruce Hornsby & The Nosemakers Play the Wilma
Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers play the Wilma on Friday, August 5, 2016 at 8PM. Tickets on sale March 11, 2016 (Pre Sale March 9, at 10am).... more
Two Grizzlies Named to All-Conference Team
By ERIC TABER- Montana senior forward Martin Breunig has been named to the Big Sky first team all-conference list, and junior guard Walter Wright has been given an honorable mention. ... more
Lady Griz Start Slow, Finish Fast to Advance
By JOEL CARLSON-McCalle Feller scored 28 points, 21 in the second half to lead No. 5 Montana to a 78-63 victory over No. 12 Northern Arizona Monday afternoon in Reno. ... more
Jeff Bridges Live in Concert to Benefit the Reelection of Governor Steve Bullock
Academy Award winning actor and musician Jeff Bridges will be performing at the Wilma on Tuesday, March 15--as a fundraiser for the reelection of Governor Steve Bullock.... more
Valley Named First-Team All Big Sky Conference
By JOEL CARLSON-Montana junior Kayleigh Valley, who led the league in scoring and her team to a fifth-place finish, was named a unanimous first-team All-Big Sky Conference selection.... more
Griz Fall to UNC, Miss Shot at Conference Title
By ERIC TABER- (PHOTO GALLERY) A cold second half shooting against the visiting Northern Colorado Bears cost the Montana Grizzlies a share of the Big Sky Conference regular season championship.... more
Lady Griz Enter Postseason With Comeback Win
By JOEL CARLSON-Kayleigh Valley scored a game-high 29 points and converted the game-winning three-point play with 29 seconds left in OT to help the Lady Griz win 72-66 over Northern Colorado Friday night. ... more
Montana Defense Smothers North Dakota
By ERIC TABER- The Montana Grizzlies' defense shut down the potent attack of North Dakota, holding UND to 27 points below their season average and a 71-46 victory in Missoula on Thurs. night.... more
Building Tiny Houses With Big Dreams
By JENNIFER SLAYDEN - Brian Daigle grew up building forts as a child, and now that pastime has turned into a successful and ever- growing company--Montana Tiny Homes.com.... more