Up in the 406

The University of Montana recently acquired a significant collection of modern art belonging to alumna Penelope Loucas.

“Big Arm needs a banking house, a general drugstore, a gents’ furnishing establishment, a shoe store, a jeweler’s store and a food store!” So proclaimed the editors of the Big Arm Graphic in their 1912 salutatory issue.

The Grizzlies totaled 701 yards, the second-most in program history, to outpace the Eagles in a late-night shootout.

This week of positive-impact events kicks off with the Climate & Clean Energy Expo in Caras Park this Saturday from 10am-2pm, followed by over 15 events and activities to deepen your involvement in local climate solutions.

The Sturgill Simpson concert was one of the fastest to sell out when tickets went on sale in June at 10:00 a.m. By 11:00 a.m., they were gone.

William Munoz writes, "Once they start playing the 75-minute set, the people in the crowd never stop moving. It is no wonder that they are gaining the entourage of devoted fans."

I see in the local paper that a new grocery store is opening in Missoula. The ad says, “Don’t forget to bring your ticket and vote for some institution to get a cash donation. Any child coming in with their parent will receive a treat and a pair of scary eyes” for Halloween. The trouble is, the ad is from one hundred years ago: September 27, 1924. So I’m a little late for the grand opening of Missoula’s Piggly Wiggly store.

In a top 25 FCS matchup in Missoula, the Montana Grizzlies came from behind to knock off Western Carolina 46-35 using a dominant rushing attack for the second straight week.

Canadian indie Rock band, Mother Mother, performed at the Wilma Theater to a sold-out crowd of mostly 18–25-year-olds who knew all the lyrics to the songs.

The Missoula Police Department is seeking more information regarding sharp metal objects that have resulted in a number of flat tires around the city.