https://youtu.be/RBqxAcrmMrw (KPAX) Hundreds of people packed the Wilma Wednesday night for a community conversation about climate change. Hosted by Climate Smart Missoula and other organizations, the event welcomed climate change expert Rob Davies, a professor at Utah State University. Davies is known for his unique presentations where he focuses on what is necessary … [Read more...] about Visiting climate change expert spurs enthusiasm in Missoula

The Elder/Hughes family roots run deep in Missoula – dating to 1891, when Sam Elder arrived in the Garden City to open a blacksmith shop (featured in last week’s column). Both Sam and his son Claude became well known in the harness-racing world, but Claude’s business interests were elsewhere. He worked in a variety of business and banking jobs, including a stint at Farmers … [Read more...] about Harmon’s Histories: Missoula’s Office City celebrates 100 years, fanciful family history

You may have heard: This coming Wednesday the community is invited to a free evening event featuring a unique presentation by Dr. Rob Davies, who will be joined on stage by local leaders sharing climate solutions and commitments. And you may ask yourself: Why the heck would I spend an evening listening to a depressing presentation about the planetary mess we are in? Or … [Read more...] about Sustainable Missoula: The Big Climate Change event that could change minds

While growing up in the Philadelphia area, Dr Dog released their first album, The Psychedelic Swamp, in 2001. Three years later, Jim James of My Morning Jacket was given a copy of their second album, Toothbrush. He invited them on tour, which earned Dr Dog the attention of critics and soon, it led to a record deal. Dr Dog has since appeared on the late-night TV circuit, … [Read more...] about Dr Dog dazzles Wilma crowd with psychedelic rock, American indie

The first time this alternative funk band based out of Miami played Missoula's Top Hat in February 2019, it was 10 degrees and a blizzard. Only 50 people braved the conditions that day, but they were rewarded by a band that played as if the crowd was 5,000 strong. Eventually touring bands will encounter these situations and how they respond defines their professionalism. The … [Read more...] about Miami’s Magic City Hippies get Top Hat crowd moving in return performance