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Bozeman Symphony Presents Free Summer Concert in Kalispell
BOZEMAN, Mont. – The Bozeman Symphony invites the public to enjoy an afternoon of free live music on Friday, Aug. 14, at Wachholz College Center’s O'Shaughnessy Amphitheater, 795 Grandview Dr., in Kalispell. The concert, presented from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m., features Symphony Associate Principal Horn Elizabeth Schmidt and...
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Beat the Heat and Dodge the Smoke: How to Fish the Stillwater River This Week
This week, fish the Stillwater River near Absarokee early for the best results. Key times include 6-9 AM for midge and caddis hatches, 9 AM-noon for terrestrial flies, followed by a midday break. Evening fishing resumes at dusk with hoppers and BWO hatches. Use various flies for success, but avoid the heat.
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Montana Shakespeare in the Parks to perform 'Much Ado About Nothing'
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks brings performances of Shakespeare’s lively comedy, "Much Ado About Nothing," to Kalispell Aug. 14. Previously held at Woodland Park in Kalispell, this is the first year the Bozeman-based group will perform at the O’Shaughnessy Outdoor Amphitheater, which is located at the Wachholz College Center, 795 Grandview Dr., Kalispell. Lobby doors open at 5 p.m. and the play starts at 6 p.m. All ages are welcome and no tickets are required to attend. In its 54th season, the company of 11 actors who make up the troupe embarked on a 12-week tour across the West in June, stopping in 64 communities. "Much Ado About Nothing" speaks to the joy and uncertainty of love, reputation and the ways that community shapes an individual's understanding of one another. The play unfolds in the aftermath of war, where returning soldiers and welcoming hosts find themselves drawn into courtship, clever schemes and shifting perceptions. Among a vibrant cast of characters, Shakespeare explores how easily people can be misled, and how resilience, honesty and grace can restore both trust and connection. “In a moment when many communities feel polarized or fatigued, ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ insists on laughter, music and communal
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Whitefish artist featured in Phillips Gallery solo exhibit with meet-and-greet planned
The artwork of Whitefish artist Sandy Bridgewater will be on display at Phillips Gallery in a solo exhibit titled "The Mountain View" through Aug. 29. This new collection of contemporary and traditional landscape paintings depicts local scenes from Glacier National Park and surrounding areas in the stunning palette the artist is known for. Bridgewater’s technique prioritizes the effects of light, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere typical of the Luminism style. Bridgewater describes herself as a born creative, with the natural world her constant teacher via plein air painting adventures. She has studied art at the Art Institute of Boston and the Breckenridge Colorado Arts District. She is a member of Oil Painters of America, American Women Artists, National Oil and Acrylic Painters' Society, NorthWest Arts Association, Boulder Arts Association, Glacier Art Museum and Plein Aire Painters of the Flathead. Her work has been published in magazines such as Western Art & Architecture, Western Art Collector, Art of the West and American Art Collector. Painted en Plein Air and in the studio with reference photos taken on the trail, Bridgewater said the landscapes in "The Mountain View" exhibit were created with a focus on light, and compelling compositions, using a
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The Great Pumpkin: New State Record Pumpkinseed Caught in Echo Lake
HELENA -- Who would have thought a fish weighing 1.23 pounds would set any kind of record? When Parker Shipman reeled in the tenacious pumpkinseed sunfish, he had had an inkling. "When I saw what kind of fish it was, I said to my buddy, Joe, 'Get a net; we...
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Montana's Huckleberry Crop Is Thin This Year, And Bears Are Showing Up In Backyards Because Of It
Montana's huckleberry crop failed this year, and hungry bears are showing up in yards across the Flathead and Missoula areas. FWP has fielded hundreds of calls in recent weeks as bears bulk up before winter.
Hungry Horse News
With poor berry crop, expect bears in town
Earlier this month a grizzly bear waltzed into River’s Edge Park and did its best to break into two of the bear-resistant garbage receptacles. The big grizzly managed to damage one to the point where it no longer worked and battered another one as well. It did not, however, get at the garbage, though it did manage to tip the cans over off their cement bases, which is no small task. That incident likely is precursor of a long season of bears getting into trouble this year, as Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks bear conflict specialists warned they are already seeing an uptick in bear incidents as the huckleberry and other berries are having a poor yield. “We’ve responded to an unusually high number of calls this season,” said bear and lion conflict specialist, Justine Vallieres, who responds to calls from Columbia Falls to the Canada border and many points in between. As fall approaches and bears enter hyperphagia, a time when they actively seek out extra calories to prepare for winter, specialists expect that call volume to increase Securing common attractants such as garbage, bird feeders, and fruit trees, can help prevent conflicts before they arise. Bears are resourceful
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Mystic Grindz Brews Up a Native-Owned Success Story in Ronan
RONAN — Behind the counter at Mystic Grindz, located at 63690 U.S. Highway 93, Brooke Wagner didn’t set out to become a business owner. A grant-funded office job ended, leaving her uncertain about what came next, so she picked up a part-time gig at a local coffee shop. What started as a barista position turned into a management role within months — and, a few years later, into a coffee shop of her own.
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Attention Bison Ranchers and Interested Tribal Members
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) will conduct a herd health capture event in September 2026 at the CSKT Bison Range. This event is part of our long-term herd management plan to maintain genetic diversity and keep the herd within the Range’s carrying capacity. As part of this...
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Historical Fashion Tours on August 27, 2026
This exhibit illustrates examples of sleepwear worn by men, women, and children form the 1890s into the 1950s. The Conrad Mansion is excited to announce our 2026 historical clothing exhibit, Sweet Dreams: What We Wore to Bed from the 1890s through the 1950s. Join volunteer curator of textiles, Teresa Knutson,...
The Western News
Kids Day at Libby Dam a look into the natural world
The Libby Dam recently hosted its annual Kids Day at the Souse Gulch Visitor Center. Interns shared a variety of information and activities with elementary school age kids about the natural world as well as the wildlife that lives in Northwest Montana. Libby Dam Visitor Center Park Ranger Susan James said the event was not only a way to teach about nature, but a capstone project for the interns who worked at the dam this summer. "It was a great summer and we had fantastic employees," James said. "The kids day was a great way for the interns to interact with kids and adults while sharing interesting and important facts." Nearly 120 people attended the event. James explained that each summer, Libby Dam provides a limited number of internships for local high school graduates and college students to learn about and assist with a variety of seasonal tasks including maintaining clean and safe conditions in the recreation areas, staffing the Visitor Center, assisting with the tour program, seasonal wildlife surveys and more. "Through this program, the Libby Dam Natural Resources team hopes to raise awareness of career opportunities with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other land management and
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PHOTOS: Bigfork Festival of the Arts
The 48th anniversary of the Bigfork Festival of the Arts. An artist in front of a couple of her pieces at the Bigfork Festival of the Arts. Steve Michell Shoppers admiring the wares of a vendor at the Bigfork Festival of the Arts. Steve Michell The Bigfork Festival of the Arts had visitors of all ages, including this little cutie. Steve Michell The Bigfork Festival of the Arts provided top quality live music that could be heard all over town. Steve Michell The Bigfork Festival of the Arts provided top quality live music that could be heard all over town. Steve Michell A smiling face in a food truck greets customers at the Bigfork Festival of the Arts. Steve Michell A young shopper learns about boomerang's from a vendor at the Bigfork Festival of the Arts. Steve Mitchell Wood carvers bear keeping watch for customers at the Bigfork Festival of the Arts. Steve Mitchell
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Low huckleberry crop leads to earlier-than-usual rise in bear conflicts across NW Montana
KALISPELL, Mont. — A below-average huckleberry crop this year is contributing to more bear activity in Northwest Montana. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Kalispell says they’ve been responding to an unusually high number of bear conflict calls. FWP says huckleberries are an important natural food source for...
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Anne Frank traveling exhibition coming to Kalispell later this month
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Wanda Hollensteiner Art Gallery at Wachholz College Center on the Flathead Valley Community College campus will host the traveling exhibition “Anne Frank: A History for Today” from Aug. 24 through Sept. 14. Recommended for visitors ages 12 and older, the exhibit explores the...