Posts Tagged ‘What’s Happening in Missoula’
Michael Oguine: UM’s ‘High-Motor’ Freshman
By ERIC TABER- Consider these familiar names from the past: Larry Krystkowiak, Micheal Ray Richardson, Bob Cope, Kareem Jamar. Now there's another player that could earn him a spot on that prestigious list. ... more
Lady Griz Fall, Will Play On Monday in Reno
By JOEL CARLSON-North Dakota raced out to a 17-point halftime lead and held off Montana’s second-half comeback attempt in a 73-61 victory over the Lady Griz Wed. night in Grand Forks. ... more
Will Winter Wither?
By BRUCE AUCHLY - Is winter done? Kaput, finished, terminated? It would seem so, though you may not want to bet the farm subsidies on it.... more
Lady Griz Playing For Reno Seed This Week
By JOEL CARLSON - The Montana women's basketball team will close out its regular season this week with road games at North Dakota and Northern Colorado. ... more
Griz Host North Dakota and Northern Colorado This Week
By ERIC TABER- The Grizzlies wrap up the regular season at home this week, hosting North Dakota and Northern Colorado before hitting the road to Reno for the BSC tournament.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Feb 29
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
Cold Shooting Dooms Griz at Weber State
By ERIC TABER- The Montana Grizzlies, held back by a cold shooting night, missed an opportunity to beat Weber State for the first time on their home court in a regular season game since 2004.... more
Juniors Highjack Senior Day, Lead Lady Griz to Win
By JOEL CARLSON - Kayleigh Valley scored a career-high 31 points, and Alycia Sims had her sixth double-double to lead Montana to a hard-fought 84-75 victory over Weber State Sat. afternoon.... more
Montana at Weber State in Marquee Showdown
By ERIC TABER- The outright first place spot on the Big Sky Conference men's basketball table is up for grabs on Sat. as the Grizzlies take on Weber State in Ogden, Utah, at 7 p.m.... more
Career Nights for Wright and Moorehead Lead Griz Past Bengals
By ERIC TABER- Bobby Moorehead, a true freshman, put down eight three-pointers to set a new career high of 24 points, helping Montana to a 90-77 win over ISU in Pocatello on Thursday.... more
Lady Griz Shut Down Bengals, Win Sixth Straight
By JOEL CARLSON - (PHOTO GALLERY) Montana put Idaho State's leading scorers in a defensive vice grip and held the Bengals to 24.2 percent shooting in a 62-47 Lady Griz victory Thurs. night.... more
Griz on the Road to Face Idaho State and Weber This Week
By ERIC TABER- The Montana Grizzlies will set out on one of the most challenging road trips of the season this week, facing Idaho State on Thurs. night and Weber State on Sat. night.... more
Final Home Games of the Season for Lady Griz
By JOEL CARLSON - The Lady Griz host Idaho State on Thurs. at 7PM and Weber State on Sat. at 2PM at Dahlberg Arena.... more
City Council Approves 12 New Playgrounds
The City Council unanimously approved the purchase and installation of of new playground equipment for 12 playgrounds throughout Missoula.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Feb 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
Vining Plays Hero, Lady Griz Win
By JOEL CARLSON - (PHOTO GALLERY) Haley Vining hit the 3-pointer of her life with 14 seconds left and her team trailing by one, to propel Montana to a 70-66 victory over MSU Saturday afternoon. ... more
Griz Pick Up Sweep of Cats in Physical Brawl of the Wild
By ERIC TABER-The Montana Grizzlies scrapped and clawed their way to an 87-78 victory over the Montana State Bobcats Saturday night in Missoula.... more
Lady Griz Aiming to Make it Five Straight Saturday
By JOEL CARLSON - The Lady will host Big Sky Conference leader Montana State Saturday afternoon in the only game of the week for both teams. Tip off is at 2 p.m. at Dahlberg Arena.... more
Griz-Cat Round Two Set For Saturday
By ERIC TABER-The Grizzlies and Bobcats will square off for the 293rd time as the Brawl of the Wild series continues in Missoula on Saturday, Feb. 20.... more
Shake Off the Winter Blues and Try Some Brews
Come and enjoy the sixth annual Winter BrewFest on Friday, Feb.19, from 5-9 pm. Featuring 40 plus winter brews from Montana only breweries, food, entertainment & more!... more
All peaks, No Valleys for Big Sky POW
By JOEL CARLSON - Montana's Kayleigh Valley is named Big Sky Player of the Week for the fourth time in her career. The junior forward averaged 28 points on 61.1 percent shooting and six rebounds in the two ... more
Transforming Health Care: The Healthy Heart
Providence Health & Services—Western Montana is sponsoring a free community talk on Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. called Transforming Health Care: The Healthy Heart.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Feb 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
Griz look to make it two-for-two Against Jacks
By ERIC TABER-The Grizzlies will be looking for their third-straight win, and their second win of the year over the NAU Lumberjacks tonight in Missoula. ... more
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) Opens March 10
All 37 works (plus the sonnets) of William Shakespeare performed in one evening? The Missoula Community Theatre is proud to present the show March 10-20.... more
Valley Reaches Milestone, Lady Griz Cruise
By JOEL CARLSON - The Lady Griz shot a season-best 54.1 percent on their way to a convincing 81-50 victory over Southern Utah in Cedar City, UT.... more
Hot Shooting Griz Burn T-Birds 86-53
By ERIC TABER-(PHOTO GALLERY) Montana shot over 70 percent from three-point land, and four players reached double figures in a blowout 86-53 victory over Southern Utah Thursday night.... more
MISSOULA-LA-LOVE (plus chocolate)
By JENNIFER SLAYDEN - Missoula is like a box of chocolates. The neighborhoods may all be housed in our great city, but each area has its own unique taste, feel, and characteristic.... more
Griz Hosting Southern Utah and Northern Arizona This Week
By ERIC TABER - The Griz return home this week for the team's longest home stand of the year as Southern Utah and Northern Arizona pay a visit on Thurs. and Sat.... more
6th Annual Winter Brewfest Comes to Caras Park
By MADELEINE HOYT-The Missoula Downtown Association will host the sixth annual Winter BrewFest on Friday, February 19, 2016 from 5-9 pm in Caras Park.... more
Lady Griz Look to Add to Winning Streak
By JOEL CARLSON - The Lady Griz, on a modest two-game winning streak after dropping four straight, will be on the road this week with games at Southern Utah and NAU.... more
Sims Named Big Sky Player of the Week
By JOEL CARLSON - Alycia Sims was named the Big Sky Conference Player of the Week on Tuesday for her role in last week’s wins over Sacramento State and Portland State.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Feb 8
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
Volunteer Missoula Cheers for Charity Event at Draught Works Brewery
Volunteer Missoula is having a Cheers for Charity fundraising at Draught Works Brewery on Tuesday, February 9, from 5-8pm.... more
Breunig Sets Career High in Come from Behind Griz Win
By ERIC TABER - Martin Breunig had a career high night of 32 points and led UM to a 82-80, come from behind win over Portland State in Oregon on Saturday.... more
Sims Leads Montana Past Portland State
By JOEL CARLSON - (PHOTO GALLERY) Alycia Sims hit a career high 29 points and 15 rebounds as Montana pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 76-57 victory over the Vikings.... more
Super Bowl 50 Extra Patrols
Missoula Police, Highway Patrol and the County Sheriff’s Office, are urging football fans to call the play now: drinking OR driving, not both.... more
Missoula Uncorked: Red Carpet Gala
The Missoula Community Chorus is hosting their 11th Annual “Missoula Uncorked” fundraiser--a "Red Carpet Gala" featuring a live telecast of the 88th Annual Academy Awards.... more
Hornets Rally to Defeat Griz
By ERIC TABER - After a rock solid first half by the Grizzlies, Sacramento State erased a 20-point lead in the second, defeating UM 83-79 in California.... more
Lady Griz Hold Off Hornets
By JOEL CARLSON -Montana survived Thursday night and snapped a four-game losing streak in the process with a 90-83 win over the Hornets at Dahlberg Arena.... more
Grizzlies Announce Incoming Class of 2016
By ERIC TABER-Montana head coach Bob Stitt unveiled his second recruiting class Wed., welcoming 31 players to UM on national signing day.... more
Running in Missoula
By DAN LYNE-Last summer, I stopped in Missoula, a small city along the Clark Fork River in western Montana. I had heard that Missoulians are very passionate about their running. ... more
Lady Griz Back Home For Hornets, Vikings
By JOEL CARLSON -The Lady Griz, on the road the last two weeks, returns home to host Sacramento State on Thurs. at 7pm and Portland State on Sat. at 2pm.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Feb 1
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
Winter Carnival at Marshall Mountain Feb 6
By BECKY GOODRICH-Join Parks and Recreation for the second annual Winter Carnival at Marshall Mountain on Saturday, February 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ... more
Griz Win 11th Straight Brawl of the Wild
By ERIC TABER - Walter Wright and Michael Oguine combined for 45 points leading the Grizzlies to an 80-72 come-from-behind victory over the Bobcats on Saturday.... more
To Stay Put or Uproot? SPACE ODDITY
By JENNIFER SLAYDEN - Space. It matters! So when it comes to buying, here are a few start up questions to begin defining the type of space your would like for your home.... more
Griz Face Cats on Saturday
By ERIC TABER - The Montana Grizzlies make the three-hour trip to Bozeman on Saturday seeking their 11th win in a row over the cross-state rivals Montana State Bobcats.... more
Lady Griz Fall to Bobcats in Bozeman
By JOEL CARLSON - For the second straight game a cold-shooting fourth quarter erased a win-worthy effort by the Montana women’s basketball team.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Jan 25
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