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Table of Contents Start here .............................................................................................6 Listmania...........................................................................................10 ABCs of Missoula .........................................................................14 Trivial pursuits................................................................................22 School of hard knocks ..............................................................34 Best of the best.............................................................................42 Lucky dogs........................................................................................46 Fall calendar of events..............................................................61 Spotlights: Grand Reopening of the Wilma ..............................................75 David Bowie tribute band ........................................................77 Best of Missoula winners .......................................................86

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Being told what to do is just the beginning of your Missoula welcome

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Welcome to your new home! Did you know that approximately 50,000 new residents move to Missoula each year? Some come for our top-notch university. Others are drawn to our vibrant culture of outdoor recreation, and still more come to wait in line at the waffle stand. The rest start breweries. But everybody who comes to Missoula has one thing in common: They need to be told what to do. Telling new people what to do is Missoulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second-largest industry, after dog husbandry. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because ours is a community unlike any other. It is particularly unlike the communities of California and Washington, 6

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so the first thing you should do is get a new license plate. Until then, you will be literally bombarded with advice. Once you have removed all evidence of other states from your car, you can begin to assimilate with the locals. Missoula society is based on a complicated caste system that arranges residents into five tiers: Tier One: The guy who owns the waffle stand. As the only person who thought to put scrambled eggs inside a waffle, he rules Missoula as a grim tyrant. If you encounter this person, just give him whatever money you have and say thank you. Tier Two: Young mothers. Missoula is a great place to raise kids, because its parks, playgrounds and restaurants give them ample

space to run free. You can respond to members of the young mother caste by smiling sympathetically or, under certain circumstances, observing that their children seem especially coordinated in their neuromuscular systems. Under no circumstances should you tell them you are tired. Tier Three: Old men who own rental properties and eat breakfast at the Press Box. This tier is responsible for preserving Missoulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oral tradition, which you can access by making eye contact for even one second. Most of it is about Griz football, but it also includes maddening information about what a house used to cost. Tier Four: College students. This tier is drunk or speaks Mandarin Chinese. After a

certain hour, the difference becomes indiscernible. College students are the lifeblood of Missoula—each one contributes thousands of dollars to the local economy in the form of tuition and well-vodka specials. Then they graduate and complain about college students. Tier Five: Anyone who moved here after you. This is the lowest tier in Missoula’s class hierarchy, and the largest. The bad news is you start here. The good news is you can begin helping the pathetic souls of this caste on your second day. Missoula is a town full of best-kept secrets. Paradoxically, everyone wants to tell you about them. The college student knows a bar where only locals drink. Your landlord knows an honest mechanic. The young mother knows a spot off the river trail where no one can see you change a diaper or get high. And the waffle guy knows how to command the devil. All of them will be happy to tell you about it, except the waffle guy. You shouldn’t waste his time. But the rest of them will be thrilled to share their secrets with you, be-

cause Missoula is a town that feels immediately like home: private, little-understood and more your own as you welcome guests inside. It feels good to tell Missoula’s secrets, because they remind us that we live here—par-

“Missoula is a town that feels immediately like home: private,

2) Get out. Walk along the river trail. Drink a beer you’ve never heard of. Kick a hacky sack across the park. Wander around downtown. Pet a strange dog. Sooner or later, something will happen to you that could happen nowhere else. Then, when you encounter some hapless out-of-towner in dire need of advice, you can tell them about it. When you do, a peculiar feeling will come over you: pride of ownership. By the mere act of welcoming someone else to Missoula, it becomes your town. To them, you’re from here. It’s a good feeling, and not just because you get to lord it over someone else. In the meantime, let us do that to you. In the pages that follow, you’ll find tips to help you start discovering your own secret Missoula. Sooner or later, something weird will happen to you. Until then, welcome home, stranger. Dan Brooks writes about politics, culture and waffle stands at combatblog.net. His column appears weekly in the Independent.

little-understood and more your own as you welcome guests inside.” ticularly, even strangely, but also luckily. As such, I offer you only two pieces of advice: 1) If I am on my bicycle and have come to a complete stop, do not also stop.

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Outsiders tend to have a lot of preconceived notions about Missoula before they even arrive. Ask a visitor to describe the Garden City and you might hear about how it’s supposed to be an outdoorsy, artsy, ecofriendly hippie mecca. But where could anyone have gotten such an idea? Maybe it’s because Missoula keeps winding up in articles that tout it as exactly that. A 10

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national rankings that (mostly) praise Missoula —No. will blow your mind

little bit of Googling turns up pages of some of the best, oddest and most ridiculous clickbait lists that, for some readers, have put Missoula on the map. First off, it’s clear Missoula appeals to a younger crowd. In 2012, America’s Promise Alliance named the Garden City one of the “100 Best Communities for Young People,” attributed to recent increases in high school

graduation rates. The Huffington Post included it in “20 Places You Must Visit in Your 20s,” writing: “Lots of green space and a university campus make Missoula an unsuspectingly cool town.” The Matador Network included it as one of the “20 Coolest Towns” in America, judging by diversity, cultural activities, local food and natural features nearby. MSN also dubbed it

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among the top eight towns with an “Authentic College Vibe.” (Take that, poseur college towns with inauthentic vibes.) Aspiring filmmakers might want to take note, since MovieMaker magazine calls Missoula one of the “Top Five Towns to Live and Work as a Moviemaker,” crediting the Montana Film Office and Roxy Theater with fostering a strong cinematic culture. Oh, and single ladies, put your hands up, because Dating Advice.com says this is one of the “19 Best Small Cities for Single Millennial Women” since there’s 1,700 more men in Missoula than women. Don’t worry, older folks: Missoula is also one of the best small towns for seniors, according to a Milken Institute study that analyzed available health care, housing and community engagement. Word is definitely out about Zootown’s outdoorsy-ness:

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Greener Ideal called it one of the “5 Healthiest and Greenest Cities in America.” The Travel Channel listed it the “eighth most bike friendly community” in the U.S., noting, “You might think of Montana as cowboy country, but in this hip little city, bicycles, not horses, rule the road.” Not to mention that the Missoula Marathon was voted the nation’s best race in a 2010 Runners World readers’ poll in 2010, beating out heavy hitters like the New York and Boston marathons with its friendly atmosphere and scenic route. All of the rankings from Outside magazine practically need their own guidebook. Editors have placed MisMalfunction Junction soula on the list of “Best Places to Raise Outdoor Kids,” “Best River Towns” and choked metropolises including Jakarta, In“Best Towns Ever,” not to mention honoring donesia, and Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Slant local travel agency Adventure Life as one of Streets might be confusing, but it’s still got the “Best Places to Work.” to be easier to find a parking spot in the GarLists don’t always heap praise on Mis- den City than in Dubai. soula, to be sure. A City Lab report indicates Thrillist also recently named Missoula that Missoula’s housing prices are some of “the Brooklyn of Montana.” We’re not sure the least affordable in the nation. Others are what to make of that one. It doesn’t sound more perplexing, like Thrillist’s “9 Worst- good, but then again, Havre ain’t exactly Designed Cities in the World,” which beating us out. lumped Missoula in with sprawling, smogTabulating Missoula lists gets exhausting

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after a while. We haven’t even begun adding up all the kudos that various Missoula institutions have received, such as the accolades for UM programs, or how Orange Street Food Farm ranked third in the nation for retail sales of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer. (That one makes you tear up with pride just a little, doesn’t it?) It’s hard to summarize them all, but one thing is clear: If you had to make a list of the top cities that people love to put on lists, Missoula should be No. 1.

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It’s one of the first things you learn in school, and so it is here A River Runs Through It Robert Redford’s 1992 film adaptation of A River Runs Through It is often people’s first, if not only, introduction to Missoula. But don’t expect to see anglers shadow casting from midstream boulders. Folks around here identify far more closely with the Norman Maclean novella on which the movie’s based. They fish and float and fiercely protect to this day the very waters about which he wrote. So to those settling in for a long Missoula stay: pick up the dead-tree version. 14

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Bertha For more than 70 years, law and forestry students at the University of Montana have engaged in a seasonal rivalry. At the center hangs an aged and ragged moose named Bertha. Longtime mascot of UM’s Forestry Club, the mounted head (it’s actually a male moose) usually greets visitors as they walk in the lobby of the forestry building. But in the lead-up to the annual Forester’s Ball, law students traditionally “kidnap” Bertha and hold her for ransom.

Cold Smoke Kettlehouse Brewing Company’s award-laden scotch ale has gotten quite a few Missoula newbies hooked on craft beer. Cold Smoke can be found on tap pretty much anywhere, and wherever it can’t, folks will be slugging it from cans or growlers. But be careful. A pint or two could start you down a dark path that leads to cross-state tours of Montana’s other 55-plus breweries.

Desmond’s mannequin The window of the downtown men’s store Desmond’s has become a popular place for both smartphone selfies and scares. Day or night, drunk or sober, people are drawn to the watchful gaze of the most personable mannequin since Lester Gaba’s Cynthia. It’s the grin that really sells. Mannequins don’t typically have teeth, let alone a set of whites exposed in such a leering smile. Startling a sight as he may be at first, Desmond’s mannequin is always ready for a photo op. .

John Engen Missoula has a longstanding love affair with its chipper, tongue-in-cheek mayor. In addition to leading the city for a full decade so far, John Engen has officiated weddings and emceed countless events. Don’t let his trademark humor fool you, though. When it comes to fighting for this city, Engen never hesitates to take the gloves off. Bertha

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Farmers markets Those who rouse early on weekends know there’s no better one-stop shopping for coffee, fresh dinner ingredients and handcrafted gifts than Missoula’s Saturday morning markets. Throngs of people stream to the XXXXs, Pine Street or the parking lot below the Higgins Avenue bridge. Between the racks of jewelry and scents of tea and savories, it’s easy to forget this is Montana and not some foreign bazaar.

Glacier National Park Missoulians apply a fairly broad definition to the word “backyard,” one based less on fence lines than on where one chooses to recreate. Glacier may be a two-and-a-halfhour drive north, but most consider it a regular weekend stomping ground in the summer. Some hike, others cycle. A few even rely on the park’s snowfields to get their skiing fix well into the fall.

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Hip Strip Over the years, the Hip Strip has emerged as downtown Missoula’s across-the-bridge extension, offering boutique shopping, fine brunch options and a plethora of used vinyl. The Jeannette Rankin Peace Center calls it home. So does the Strongwater surf shop, the Roxy Theater and recently expanded bookstore Shakespeare & Co.

Independent You’re reading it now, so you’re already a pretty savvy cat. The Missoula Independent hits the 25-year mark next year, and after a quarter century our fingers remain firmly planted on the pulse of arts, politics and culture in this community. If it sings or dances, we’re there. If it votes, paddles, protests or tromps through the Montana underbrush, we’re there.

Jenny Bowl Skiing is a huge part of the Missoula community’s winter

identity, with five resorts within a two-hour drive of town. However, newcomers eventually find themselves tempted by the peaks beyond the lifts. Fortunately Jenny Bowl, located just past Snowbowl’s ropes, presents a ready opportunity to transition from slope-side gaper to backcountry aficionado. Note: It’s important to use the buddy system and to pay close attention to avalanche forecasts as some skiers have been caught in slides there.

Kelly Island Missoula is surrounded by a bevy of parks and fishing access sites. But the expansive 648-acre Kelly Island stands out as a particularly popular destination for lunchtime hikes, picnics and easy-access fishing.

Leash laws Don’t let the abundance of scofflaws and free-roaming canines fool you. Missoula actually does have a leash law for dogs. There are a few exceptions, including Waterworks Hill,

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Monte Fall in Missoula is synonymous with University of Montana football and, by extension, the backflipping, crowd-surfing antics of UM mascot Monte and his pint-sized sidekick Mo. The two are a staple of Saturday afternoons at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, from the moment they ride onto the field to that final headlong dash into the uprights. Since his 1993 debut, Monte has been repeatedly nominated for Capital One’s Mascot of the Year and inspired an illustrated children’s book.

Nonprofits If there’s a cause to be found, Missoula probably has a nonprofit dedicated to it. Some, like the United Way and YWCA, coalesce around social improvement, while others like the Vital 18

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Ground Foundation and Clark Fork Coalition dedicate themselves to the environment. There’s even the Missoula Nonprofit Network, a coalition aimed at strengthening the already sizable army of organizations doing good works around town.

The Oxford Saloon Hunger has the annoying habit of creeping up at the least convenient hour, namely in the wake of the words “last call.” Thankfully there’s one place downtown that, a century after its doors first opened, still never closes. The Oxford Saloon is a Missoula fixture, an oasis of eggs and bacon and chicken fried steak that attracts locals from all walks of life.

Pattee Canyon People flock to this stretch of open space on the southeast corner of town for everything from hiking to disc golfing. In the winter, the Missoula Nordic Ski Club even maintains a network of cross-country ski trails, making it possible to squeeze a lap or two in over lunch.

Quinn’s Hot Springs Looking for a way to melt the stress of work or midterm exams? Past visitors to Quinn’s Hot Springs, about an hour drive northwest of Missoula, will testify that the resort’s piping hot mineral pools are an obvious answer. If you don’t necessarily need a steak dinner and a massage with your soak, follow the steady stream of locals to some of the area’s undeveloped hot spots like Jerry Johnson and Weir.

Roundabouts Roundabouts have become an increasingly common trafficcalming mechanism on Missoula’s streets, from residential avenues to thoroughfares like Toole and Higgins. Learning how to navigate one is critical for any local car owner, and it starts with a step too many people still neglect: Yield.

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Surfing An unforeseen side effect of moving to Missoula is the sudden, irresistible urge to ride Brennan’s Wave or one of several other local whitewater destinations. Some do so with a kayak, others with a standup paddleboard. These pursuits are collectively referred to as “surfing” here. Coastal purists may take issue with the linguistic appropriation, but hey, let’s see them shoot Alberton Gorge while hanging 10.

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on the lower Clark Fork. However, Tarkio can also refer to a late ’90s indie rock band from Missoula featuring Helena native and longtime Decemberists frontman Colin Meloy.

Uncle Bill’s Missoula’s Bill Stoianoff— also known as Uncle Bill— manufactures a long list of handcrafted gourmet sausage including Andouille, Jamaican jerk, Tuscan and classic bratwurst. If Uncle Bill’s name isn’t on the packaging, it’s probably best to head to the next barbecue.

Van Buren footbridge For years students at the University of Montana have re-

lied on the Van Buren footbridge to connect them to Albertsons, Crazy Mike’s Video, Five Guys and a host of other shopping and entertainment establishments. And just last year the community made the iconic bridge—originally part of the Higgins Avenue span—even safer by installing LED lights.

Worden’s Missoula’s oldest grocery store has moved around a bit in its day, but the name Worden’s has remained unchanged since roughly 1883. Nowadays the place is known for great lunches, an impeccable beer and wine selection and its new late-night pizza window.

The XXXXs One of the most readily recognizable public sculptures in Missoula, the four large red Xs at the north end of Higgins Avenue actually go by the name “Crossings.” Artist Taag Peterson created them in 1986 as part of a project with the Missoula Public Art Committee.

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ike any town full of artists and academics, Missoula has its share of oddball historical facts—some of which have been exaggerated or distorted into folklore. For instance, director David Lynch was born in Missoula, but, alas, the Wilma Theatre was not the inspiration for his cult classic film, Blue Velvet.

If you’re new to the area, you’ll soon learn little factoids like it’s Lynch’s birthplace or the “L” on the side of Mount Jumbo stands for Loyola Sacred Heart or that the Blackfoot River was the river in the Brad Pitt movie A River Runs Through It (although it was filmed elsewhere, and the movie, of course, was based on the novella by Norman Maclean). These are

the basics in barstool knowledge already covered in guidebooks and welcome materials. And they will only get you so far. Locals tend to test one another on truly obscure facts as a way to measure their allegiance to Missoula. In the 15 questions that follow, newcomers can get an odd education and oldtimers can measure the depths of their

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memory banks. These little factoids might not land you a job here, but you’ll at least be able to act the part of a Missoula resident. Question One: Pat’s Highway Cafe, which closed in the early 1990s, was a tiny Missoula diner that had one table and a countertop with stools. Where was it located? A) In the basement of the Wilma B) Inside Missoula’s underground tunnels C) In the space where Al’s and Vic’s keeps its Keno machines Question Two: A short-statured Vietnam veteran nicknamed Tommy the Leprechaun used to wander around Missoula’s streets making animal balloons and granting wishes. What 26

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was the magic word(s) he always asked people to say? A) Beetlejuice B) Phantasmagorical C) Higglety Pigglety Question Three: What rock musician gave a controversial “motivational speech” in 1990 at a Hellgate High School student assembly, during which he said, “You’re born, you die—and you kick ass in between.” A) Tom Catmull B) Sammy Hagar C) Ted Nugent photo courtesy of Facebook

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Question Four: A 2001 show at The Ritz— now The Badlander—turned into local lore when the lead singer of a famous band kept getting shocked by a shoddy microphone. Adding insult to injury, the soundman wrapped a dirty sock around the microphone, which didn’t do any good. Eventually the band left the stage and the room dissolved into chaos, with one guy yelling “Free beer for everyone” and several fights breaking out. What band was it?

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A) The White Stripes B) Foreigner C) Blink 182 Question Five: What radio icon got his first job at Missoula’s KGVO station, then was fired after being told that he was “in the wrong business.” A) Paul Harvey B) Casey Kasem C) Craig and Al

Question Six: In the early 1990s, former local Greg Leichner declared his aspiration to run for President of the United States with Tshirts and postcards marked with what campaign slogan? A) An Elk in Every Pot and a Camaro in Every Garage B) Citizens for a Poodle-Free Montana C) Montana: It’s What’s for Dinner

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Question Seven: Up until a decade ago, what dish could you order at the 24-hour Oxford Saloon that would compel the server to yell to the cook, “[S]he needs ’em!” A) Rocky Mountain oysters B) Braised beef heart C) Brains and eggs Question Eight: What Academy Awardwinning director shot a significant portion of his first feature film in Missoula? A) Richard Linklater B) Ed Wood C) Robert Redford Question Nine: Who was Missoula’s first and, so far, only female mayor? A) Juliet Gregory B) Judy Martz C) Jeannette Rankin

Question Ten: The Go West, located a mile past the Wye, shut down in 1993. What was it? A) A Western outfitter for cowboys B) A steakhouse with a mechanical bull C) A drive-in movie theater Question Eleven: Which bakery was located in what is now Rockin Rudy’s?

about a group of musicians who take a wrong turn and end up in Garnet Ghost Town? A) Broken Valley Roadshow B) The International Playboys C) The Wild Coyote Band Question Fourteen: Where was Missoula’s notorious Red Light District in the 1920s? A) The Northside, obviously B) Near the XXXXs at the north end of Higgins Avenue C) West Front Street

A) Eddy’s B) Bernice’s C) Edna’s Edibles Question Twelve: What was the name of the secret sauce you could get at the now-defunct hamburger joint 93-Stop and Go? A) Bob Marshall’s sauce B) Moosetard C) Duper sauce Question Thirteen: What Missoula band starred in the 2004 movie Ghouls Gone Wild,

Question Fifteen: The Missoula Independent used to be located on Fourth Street where GCS Research now operates. But for a brief time, in 1991 and 1992, the storefront was a record store and punk rock label. What was it called? A) Wedgee Records B) Badlander Sound C) Hellgate Canyon

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A) Richard Linklater A) Juliet Gregory C) A drive-in movie theater A) Eddy’s C) Duper sauce B) The International Playboys C) West Front Street A) Wedgee Records

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eorge Whitman, founder of the legendary Parisian bookstore Shakespeare & Company, once said, “All the world is my school and all humanity is my teacher.” There is perhaps no better place to carry out Whitman’s wisdom than in Missoula, where hiking trails invite daily exploration along rivers and into mountains, where the population is big enough for variety but small enough for a sense of intimacy and where every person in town has a good story to tell or skill to share. Missoula is bursting with opportunities to explore knowledge outside of the lecture halls at the University of Montana. Here are some ideas to get you jogging down the path of lifelong learning, whether you’re a bright-eyed undergrad or an adventurous retiree.

Skin in the game Taxidermy—the art of preserving and mounting an animal skin to recreate the look of the live animal—is no easily acquired art. For evidence, just pay a visit to BadTaxidermy.com, a website populated with photos of misshapen animals doomed to forever sport underbites and weird plastic eyes. According to Bill Dishman, proprietor of Second Nature School of Taxidermy, most taxidermy students’ interest starts with a love of hunting and the outdoors. Still, a hunter does not a taxidermist make. Dishman, whose school has trained more than 300 students since opening in 1995, considers taxidermy to be an art that pays tribute to the animal just as much as it provides a hunting trophy or educational resource. “The challenge is to make each mount be all that it can be,” he says. “The duty of every reputable taxidermist is to give whatever he’s working on the respect it deserves by doing his very best to

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bring it back to life.â&#x20AC;? Second Nature School of Taxidermy in Bonner offers one- to four-week courses starting at $2,300. VA and GI Bill benefits accepted. Visit taxidermy-school.com or call 866-380-5757.

Herban legend It can be pretty handy to pop an Advil for a headache or reach for Neosporin to soothe road rash. In a city with a drugstore seemingly on every block, we sometimes forget that people found ways to treat headaches and wounds for millennia before pharmaceutical companies ever came along. What if you could walk down a trail and be able to identify each plant and what it might be used for, or make ointments and salves using only ingredients you could name? Green Path Herb School offers classes ranging from two-hour workshops to a 450hour professional herbalist training program.

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Learn how to start a home apothecary with some essential medicinal herbs, how to make herbal teas and syrups and even how to make the best bath salts of your life—perfect for unwinding from midterms, a long day at the office or a long night at the bar. Green Path Herb School’s workshops and classes are offered in the fall, and its 450hour professional herbalist program begins in February 2016. For more info, visit greenpathherbschool.com or call 274-2009.

Hive mind As bee health is made increasingly complex by climate change, disease and pesticides, it has become essential for urban beekeepers to be skilled at their craft. Fortunately, beekeepers are a cooperative bunch—when one beekeeper meets another, they generally like to trade stories, ask questions and offer encouragement. A prospective newbie beekeeper will never lack for resources to get started. The

Moon-Randolph Homestead, a historic ranch in the Rattlesnake foothills, periodically hosts beekeeping workshops. UM offers an online beekeeping certificate program through which you can achieve the title of “Master Beekeeper.” And once you get your bee box up and buzzing, you can become a proud member of beekeeping forums, groups and associations in Missoula and beyond. Take wing, newbie, take wing! Keep up with events at the Moon-Randolph Homestead on Facebook at facebook.com/MoonRandolphHomestead. For more info on UM’s online beekeeping certificate program, visit umt.edu/sell/programs/ bee. Info about the Big Sky Beekeepers club is at bigskybeekeepers.hoop.la, and Beekeepers of the Bitterroot can be found at beekeep ersofthebitterroot.org.

Educational drinking College and beer generally go hand-in-

hand, but a college to learn about beer? That’s where Kettlehouse, ever the advocate of fine local brews, decided to step in. In 2012, the brewery began offering Beer Kolledge, a tuition-free curriculum teaching students to appreciate the making and tasting of handcrafted fermented alcoholic beverages. To graduate, students must attend a brewery tour and guided tasting, then taste and document local beers as homework. Students who successfully complete the curriculum are rewarded with a graduation party, diplomas and limited edition Kettlehouse Beer Kolledge sweatshirts. The catch: Classes fill up quickly, so make sure you sign up as soon as registration opens in January and start getting ready to hit the books—or, in this case, the bar. Kettlehouse Beer Kolledge happens once a year. Registration opens in January, and classes run from mid-January through midFebruary. Tuition is free. For more info, visit kettlehouse.com/kettlehouse-beer-kolledge. fresh facts 2015

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Find your balance Strongwater's motto is “Surf the Earth.” To that end, this local shop—the country’s only surf shop in a mountain town—custommakes boards designed to surf rivers, mountains and oceans, each specially crafted to tackle the surfable surfaces of the planet at the highest possible level of performance. In Missoula, a city that’s small on beachfronts but big on rivers, Strongwater is widely regarded as the heartbeat of the growing river surfing scene. Their river surfboards are designed shorter and wider than traditional surfboards, made for river waves instead of the ocean. If you’re interested to see what river surfing is all about before you dive in, head to Brennan’s Wave and watch surfers ride the standing wave for minutes at a time. Strongwater, 614 S. Higgins, offers 140

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and 2-hour river surfing lessons. Go to strongwatermtnsurf.com or call 721-2437.

Playing second fiddle The fiddle has a long history in Montana. Introduced to this region by French-Canadian and Scottish fur traders in the early 19th century, the fiddle is in fact the same instrument as the violin but played in such a style that it has come to be colloquially referred to as a different instrument. Master fiddler Ellie Nuño teaches her students to fiddle the oldfashioned way: by listening, as per fiddling’s aural tradition. Whether your heart’s desire is to play bluegrass, western swing, Celtic, country or to be in a family band, Nuño will have you sawing creakily away on your fiddle lickety-split. The Fiddle School, run by Ellie Nuño, offers one-on-one private fiddle lessons. Visit thefiddleschool.com or call 721-3908.

Don’t look down Maybe you’re trying a creative way to overcome a fear of heights. Maybe you saw some neat acts at Burning Man. Whatever your inspiration, the aerial arts might be the closest we land-bound meatsicles can get to defying gravity on a budget. Gain flexibility, strength and agility as you learn to hang and flip from long silk fabrics, hammocks, trapezes, hoops and all manner of contraptions, the main commonality being that they’re all high in the air. It’s never too late to run off and join the circus. Studio Cirque offers a limited number of private and semi-private lessons to beginner through advanced students by appointment. Visit studiocirque.com or call 549-8920. Moksha Aerial Studio teaches aerial arts and runs open gym time. Visit mokshaaerialstudio.com or call 282-4005.

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f you check out pages 86 to 90 of this special publication, you’ll notice a comprehensive listing of winners from the Indy’s annual Best of Missoula readers’ poll. For a newcomer, there’s no better way to get to know the town than to frequent these trusted businesses—the laundromat, coffee shop, second-hand store and so on– deemed exceptional by your new neighbors. But what happens when you stumble into the honoree of Best Breakfast and need to narrow down your order from a menu where everything looks good? How do you single out one pie from the Best Pizza champion and know you’re getting the truest taste of what put the place on top? That’s why we’ve gone one step further in identifying the best of the best, the specific dish or dishes that have put a few of our Food & Drink winners at the forefront of our readers’ minds—and mouths.

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BEST APPETIZERS The Top Hat Lounge (134 W. Front St.) won a ton of categories in 2015, including Best Bar and Best Place to Hear Live Music. Its small-plate menu also made the list as a go-to spot for workday lunches or pre-show dinners. Chef Erin Crobar rotates selections, but he says there’s one appetizer that’s hotter than a summer afternoon down south. “Right now our chicken and waffles are selling like crazy,” Crobar says. “... It’s kind of trendy right now and a lot of people are trying it.” The dish includes small pieces of buttermilk fried chicken piled on perfect-looking vanilla-batter waffles. If you want to go with a vegetarian option, the Top Hat also has you covered.

“Brussel sprouts has been on the menu since we opened and that has always been a super popular one,” Crobar says of the tasty veggies sauteed with manchego and almonds.

BEST BUDGET LUNCH Missoula’s local Brazilian grill is known for offering tons of freshly made ingredients—chicken, steak, tilapia, collard greens, sweet potatoes, rice, etc.—and piling them into a single affordable bowl. While the multitude of combinations make Five on Black (325 N. Higgins Ave.) a great culinary adventure, it’s one menu item that remains a constant in nearly every order: the Brazilian cheesy bread. At just 50 cents per roll, the question isn’t whether to order one, but whether to order two or three.

BEST BREAKFAST Manager Susie Polasky doesn’t hesitate when asked about what’s most popular on the Catalyst Cafe’s (111 N. Higgins Ave.) impossible-to-go-wrong breakfast menu. “It would be our Chilaquiles, for sure,” she says. “It’s a Mexican skillet casserole. … It’s made with eggs, housemade tomato and lime broth, black beans, tortillas and Monterey jack cheese. The egg is scrambled into the broth and baked, and topped with sour cream, salsa verde and cilantro. It’s really tasty.” Polasky adds the cafe is also “super well known” for its cheddar potato casserole side dish. Calling it a “side dish” hardly does it justice, so make sure you add it to whatever you order.

BEST DELICATESSEN The sandwich menu at Tagliare (1433 S. Higgins Ave.) reads like the jukebox—fine, Spotify playlist—of your dreams. There’s Kiss, Journey, Nirvana, Clash, Zeppelin, Cure and New Edition, just to name a few. We like to tell friends that we loved all these sammies before they were cool.

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And then there’s the Megadeath. If Tagliare had a Hall of Fame, this take on a classic Italian sub would’ve been the inaugural inductee. It’s loaded with ham, finocchiona, hot sopressata, pepperoni, hot cappicola, smoked mozzarella, pepperoncinis, tomatoes and a “feisty slaw” that deserves the “feisty” description.

BEST MILKSHAKE The Uptown Diner (120 N. Higgins Ave.) has been winning this category since it was created. And while milkshakes might seem like a pretty straightforward ordering experience, the Uptown’s extensive menu makes it into something of an adventure. But counter employee and milkshake maker extraordinaire Jasmine Mitchell has some helpful advice as you navigate the staggering array of sweet treats: Stick to the pavement. Specifically, the Liquid Pavement. “It’s made with Oreos, hot fudge, liquid espresso and ground espresso,” she says simply. No other explanation needed.

BEST FRENCH FRIES Similar to a milkshake, it’s hard to imagine anything complicated about ordering fries. Except at James Bar (127 W. Alder St.), the options work to tempt the adventurous and potentially overwhelm the uninitiated. There’s spicy garlic fries. There’s truffle fries. There’s Greek fries tossed with oregano, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon. There’s tater tots and sweet potato tots. And once you make your selection, your choice comes with either classic ketchup, mango ketchup, ancho ketchup or caper tartar sauce. Head spinning? Take a deep breath. First, know that you can’t go wrong with anything here. Second, start with an order of the standard James Fries—with the ancho ketchup, if you’re feeling frisky—and work your way up from there.

BEST SANDWICH SHOP At Doc’s Sandwich Shop (214 N. Higgins Ave.), there’s more than one doctor in the house. Among the downtown establishment’s specialties is a Doctor Frankenstein, Doctor Spock, Doctor Albert Einstein, Doctor Ruth, Doctor John, Doctor Demento and Doctor

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Doolittle. But sandwich maker Ethan Harrington says one doctor makes the most house calls. “Doctor Who is the most popular by quite a bit,” he says. “We sell a lot of those. They’re kind of a staple.” The Doctor Who features roast turkey, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon and avocado served on sourdough bread with mayo, lettuce and sliced tomato. It sounds so good it’d almost be worth traveling through time for a bite.

BEST MEXICAN FOOD We know, we know—fajitas. That’s what everyone likes to order when they go out for Mexican grub, and manager Edward Hernandez admits fajitas are among El Cazador’s (101 S. Higgins Ave.) most popular items. But right up there, he says, are the tacos rancheros. “It’s just really different from normal tacos,” explains Hernandez. “Instead of getting your normal, dry corn tacos, these ones are wet with our ranchera sauce, which is our Mexican tomato sauce that we have. They’re not handheld tacos, you eat them with a fork, so they’re a little more fun. They just taste great.”

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BEST PIZZA Ever since chef Bob Marshall opened Biga Pizza (241 W. Main St.) he’s locked down the award in this category. For seemingly just as long, his Flathead Cherry Pizza has been something of a signature dish. The seasonal special made with cherry chutney, housemade sausage, smoked gouda, mozzarella, garlic oil and parsley speaks to a lot of what makes Biga so popular—a creative use of fresh and local ingredients. Marshall acknowledges the Flathead Cherry gets all the attention (Indy readers, in fact, named it Best Dish in 2012 in the since-discontinued category), but he also mentions another special that’s become just as popular over the years. Biga’s sweet potato, bacon and maple chipotle pie features local bacon, caramelized sweet potatoes, toasted hazelnuts, olive oil, mozzarella and a maple-chipotle drizzle. Biga Pizza

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very Missoula resident has a dog (or two), at least that’s what we like to think. Past city estimates have put the number of canines between 25,000 and 35,000, or as many as one for every two residents. More than 14,700 are licensed in Missoula County, which means around these parts you’re as likely to see a dog tag as a Griz Card. “It’s unbelievable,” says newcomer Amy Halko, who moved from California a few months ago. “There’s dogs everywhere. It’s great.” Even if you don’t own one, before long you’ll make a friend who does. And that friend will eventually ask you to watch her best friend. Then your friend’s dog will become your best friend. You can count on it. I ran into Halko at Jacobs Island Bark Park, 46

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where she was exercising someone else’s German shepherd mix. Luckily, many of the amenities that drew you here are also great fun for you or your friend’s pooch (let those existential implications sink in before reading on). The luckiest of us can bring our dogs to work—like Aaron Fox, whose rat terrier named Skipper tags along on every flyfishing trip he guides. (The eight-month old jumped onto a picnic table just as I asked Fox if he brings Skipper with him to the bar after a float. The answer was no, Skipper usually stays home.) Your dog’s life might not be as awesome as Skipper’s, but in Missoula, it can still be pretty great. Here’s how:

When you’re at work Is your dog staring out the window because he misses you, or because the only thing separating him from a mountain slope is a single pane of glass? A few Missoula entrepreneurs have fashioned a solution that takes care of both, giving doggie daycare an outdoors twist. Alpine Canine and Quick Paws will even pick up your dog from you home while you’re away to shuttle him to the trails for a group hike. Quick Paws uses a fleet of Subarus and hikes mostly on private land, while Alpine Canine utilizes a colorful “Buddy Bus.” Quick Paws was chosen as best pet care/boarding in this year’s Best of Missoula competition, and Alpine Canine was a finalist.

When you want to be outside, too Missoula has dozens of trails inside and outside city limits that can tire out just about any dog. Leashed dogs are allowed on Mount Jumbo as well as on the “M” trail up Mount Sentinel. Higher up on the mountains, they can be off-leash during certain times of the year. Be sure to check the guidelines at each trailhead before embarking. Always pick up and pack out your dog’s waste. The Blue Mountain recreation area just southwest of town boasts an extensive trail system, all of which is accessible to dogs off leash. The city council tried to change that in 2008, but outraged dog owners convinced the mayor to veto the ordinance. Portions of Pattee Canyon to the southeast and Waterworks in the North Hills also allow dogs off leash and are worth trying out. Jacobs Island Bark Park, on the south

side of the Clark Fork near UM, is the best place for a short romp, splash or playtime with other dogs. The 6-acre gated park is a busy place—Jeanine and Gabby Rosier showed up with all six of their dogs on a recent afternoon.

have started stashing some to give to ordinance violators. Speaking of ordinances, it’s also illegal to hitch your dog to a tree, parking meter or any other object while you eat/shop. “If you do bring your dog downtown, we want you with your dog,” says

A word about dog licenses Dogs over four months old are required to be licensed. New residents have 60 days to do so. Annual licenses for spayed and neutered animals cost $16, $31 otherwise. Bring proof of rabies vaccination (and spaying/neutering, if applicable) with you to city finance office (435 Ryman St.) or the Missoula Animal Shelter on Butler Creek Road.

When you’re out on the town Dogs are permitted almost anywhere in Missoula, so long as they’re leashed. Some trailheads have leashes to use if you forget, and recently the Downtown Ambassadors

Linda McCarthy, executive director of the Missoula Downtown Partnership. The Riverfront Trail makes for great dog walking, and when you’re done, catch some live music at Downtown ToNight on

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Thursday evenings through mid-September (just steer clear of the food vendors, per city/county health codes) or snag a patio seat at a downtown pubhouse. Brooks & Browns Bar & Grill (200 S. Pattee St.), Iron Horse Bar & Grill (501 N. Higgins Ave.) and Draught Works (915 Toole Ave) are among establishments where beer, outdoor seating and dog bowls comingle. Draught Works in particular is getting creative to accentuate its pet-friendly atmosphere. This summer, the brewery teamed up with Dogwerks to host a six-week introductory dog training course on brewery grounds. After each class, owners and their â&#x20AC;&#x153;pub-perfect poochesâ&#x20AC;? are treated to a free pint on the Draught Works patio. Graduates get a growler filled with beer at the end of the course. Some businesses place water bowls on the curb to cater to dogs, and most with outdoor patios will let you and your pooch dine outside. Bakeries, such as Le Petit Outre off the Hip Strip, often sell locally made dog biscuits. Cer-

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tain events, like the Saturday farmers markets, are off-limits to pets. The city’s fare-free bus system allows pets in lap-size boxes, though Jeanine Rosier sometimes has luck getting her larger dogs on city buses, she says.

When you need a reward Remember, dogs get free ice cream, including at Big Dipper. “It’s the favorite part of my shift sometimes,” scooper Stephanie Ralls says,

noting some frequent customers will start wagging their tails before they get to the window. “I’m sure they can also smell the waffle cones,” Ralls says. Another treat is the annual Pet Fest, held this year on Saturday, August 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those with dachshunds can enter them into the Weiner Dog Dash, which is exactly what you think it is, and why the rest of us will be there to watch.

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$…Under $5 • $–$$…$5–$15 $$–$$$…$15 and over Alcan Bar and Grill 16780 Beckwith St. Frenchtown 626-9930 Tantalize your taste buds with Angus beef burgers, chicken strips, shrimp, and biscuits and gravy from Alcan Bar & Grill. With more than 20 years of experience and 10 years in the business, we have been offering fresh meals and beverages at the area’s most competitive prices. Our friendly professionals offer personalized service and make sure you leave our restaurant as one of our friends. We offer a variety of specials for ladies night and sports events featuring drink specials and free food. Come see us today and enjoy our incredible menu. 9am–2am Mon-Sun. $-$$ Arthur Wayne Hot Sauce 531-4047 arthurwaynehotsauce.com Arthur Wayne Hot Sauce is an artisanstyle gourmet sauce made in Missoula, Montana. Our mission is not to be the biggest hot sauce company, but to be the best. Come see us at the Clark Fork Market or look for our sauces at one of our many retail locations. Bagels On Broadway 223 West Broadway (across from courthouse) • 728-8900 Locally owned for 20 years! Featuring over 25 sandwich selections, 20 bagel varieties, & 20 cream cheese spreads. Also a wide selection of homemade

soups, salads and desserts. Gourmet coffee and espresso drinks, fruit smoothies, and frappes. Ample seating; free wi-fi. Free downtown delivery (weekdays) with $10.00 min. order. Call ahead to have your order ready for you! Open 7 days a week. Voted one of top 20 bagel shops in country by Internet survey. You’ll get a bagel with the traditional hard crust and flavor that nobody can copy. $-$$

ers, ranchers and other businesses allows us to bring quality, scratch cooking and fresh-brewed Black Coffee Roasting Co. coffee and espresso to Missoula’s Historic Westside neighborhood. Handmade breads & pastries, soups, salads & sandwiches change with the seasons, but our commitment to delicious food does not. Mon-Fri 7am - 2pm. Sat/Sun Brunch 9am - 2pm. Dinners on Fri & Sat nights 5 - 9 PM. $-$$

Biga Pizza 241 W. Main Street 728-2579 Biga Pizza offers a modern, downtown dining environment combined with traditional brick oven pizza, calzones, salads, sandwiches, specials and desserts. All dough is made using a “biga” (pronounced bee-ga) which is a time-honored Italian method of bread making. Biga Pizza uses local products, the freshest produce as well as artisan meats and cheeses. Featuring seasonal menus. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat. Beer & Wine available. $-$$

Butterfly Herbs 232 N. Higgins 728-8780 Celebrating 43 years of great coffees and teas. Truly the “essence of Missoula.” Offering fresh coffees, teas (Evening in Missoula), bulk spices and botanicals, fine toiletries & gifts. Our cafe features homemade soups, fresh salads, and coffee ice cream specialties. In the heart of historic downtown, we are Missoula’s first and favorite Espresso Bar. Open 7 Days. $

Black Coffee Roasting Co. 525 E. Spruce 541-3700 Black Coffee Roasting Company is located in the heart of Missoula. Our roastery is open M-F 6:30-5:30, Sat. 7:30- 4, Sun. 8-3. In addition to fresh roasted coffee beans we offer a full service espresso bar, drip coffee, pour-overs and more. The suspension of coffee beans in water is our specialty. $ Burns Street Bistro 1500 Burns St. • 543-0719 burnsstbistro.com We cook the freshest local ingredients as a matter of pride. Our relationship with local farm-

Doc’s Gourmet Sandwiches 214 N. Higgins Ave. 542-7414 Doc’s is an extremely popular gathering spot for diners who appreciate the great ambiance, personal service and generous sandwiches made with the freshest ingredients. Whether you’re heading out for a power lunch, meeting friends or family, or just grabbing a quick takeout, Doc’s is always an excellent choice. Delivery in the greater Missoula area. We also offer custom catering...everything from gourmet appetizers to all of our menu items! $-$$

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Florence Coffee Company Florencecoffeeco.com Serving South Western Montana with thirteen convenient drive through locations. We provide superior products from our masterfully roasted coffee beans to our real huckleberry smoothies. FloCo serves preservative free products that will provide you the best tasting beverages out there. Montana family owned and operated, come taste the difference. Grizzly Liquor 110 W Spruce St. Downtown Missoula 549-7723 www.grizzlyliquor.com Voted Missoula’s Best Liquor Store! Largest selection of spirits in the Northwest, including all Montana microdistilleries. Your headquarters for unique spirits and wines! Free customer parking. Open Monday-Saturday 9-7:30. $-$$$ Hafa! 112 N. Pattee St. 543-7512 Hafa! “A Curious Little Eatery at Stage 112” serving dishes from Guam, Hawaii, and the Philippines, as well as some of your favorite comfort foods and bar food with a twist! Enjoy Lumpia, Island Wings, Loco Moco, and Poutine, just to name a few. Open Tuesday-Saturday 11-2 and 5-9. Hob Nob on Higgins 531 S. Higgins • 541-4622 hobnobonhiggins.com Come visit our friendly staff & experience Missoula’s best little breakfast & lunch spot. All our food is made from scratch, we fea-

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ture homemade corn beef hash, sourdough pancakes, sandwiches, salads, espresso & desserts. MC/V $-$$ Iza 529 S. Higgins 830-3237 izarestaurant.com Contemporary Asian cuisine featuring local, vegan, gluten-free and organic options as well as wild-caught seafood and buffalo. Join us for lunch and dinner. Happy Hour 3-6 weekdays with specials on food and drink. Extensive sake, wine and tea menu. Closed Sundays. Open Mon-Fri: Lunch 11:30-3pm, Happy Hour 3-6pm, Dinner 5pm-close. Sat: Dinner 5pm-close. $-$$ Liquid Planet 223 N. Higgins 541-4541 Whether it’s coffee or cocoa, water, beer or wine, or even a tea cup or tea pot, French press or sustainable mug, Liquid Planet offers the best beverage offerings this side of Neptune. Missoula’s largest beverage bar, along with quick and delicious breakfast and lunch made fresh daily, from breakfast burritos and pastries to paninis and soups. Peruse our global retail selection of over 1,000 wines, 400 beers and sodas, 150 teas, 30 coffees, and a myriad of super cool beverage accessories and gifts . Open daily 7:45a to 10p. Liquid Planet Grille 540 Daly (corner of Arthur & Daly) 540-4209 Missoula’s newest restaurant opening in September, the Liquid Planet Grille, offers the same unique beverage bar

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coffee provided by over 100 vendors. “Music at the Market” performers on Saturdays 9am-noon. Market Hours: Saturday’s 8am-12:30pm May 2-Oct. 31, 2015 • Tuesday’s 5:30-7pm. July 7-Sept. 22, 2015. EBT, credit or debt cards and MDA gift cards accepted. Happy Shopping Missoula! Thank you for supporting our local farmers. Missoula Senior Center 705 S. Higgins Ave. (on the hip strip) themissoulaseniorcenter.org Did you know the Missoula Senior Center serves delicious hearty lunches every weekday for only $4 for those on the Nutrition Program, $5 for U of M Students with a valid student ID and $6 for all others. Children under 10 eat free. Join us from 11:30 - 12:30 M - F for delicious food and great conversation. The Mustard Seed Asian Cafe Southgate Mall • 542-7333 Contemporary Asian fusion cuisine. Original recipes and fresh ingredients combine the best of Japanese, Chinese, Polynesian, and Southeast Asian influences. Full menu available at the bar. Award winning desserts made fresh daily , local and regional micro brews, fine wines & signature cocktails. Vegetarian and Gluten free menu available. Takeout & delivery. $$-$$$ Orange Street Food Farm 701 South Orange St. 406-543-3188 www.orangestreetfoodfarm.com We know food!!! Voted number one in all kinds of ways. Fried chicken, fresh meat, great produce, vegan, gluten free, all natural, a HUGE beer and wine

selection, and ROCKIN’ music. What deal will you find today? $-$$$ Paul’s Pancake Parlor 2305 Brooks (Tremper’s Shopping Center) 728-9071 Our famous breakfast is served all day! Try one of our 18 different varieties of pancakes or an omelet, crepes, waffles and all kinds of breakfast specials. Check-out our home-cooked lunch and dinner specials. Monday is all-you-can-eat spaghetti and Wednesday is turkey night with all the trimmings. Eat in or take-out. Mon-Fri 6am-7pm, Sat/Sun 6:30am4pm. $-$$ Pearl Cafe 231 E. Front St. 541-0231 pearlcafe.us Country French meets the Northwest. Idaho Trout with Dungeness Crab, Rabbit with Wild Mushroom Ragout, Snake River Farms Beef, Fresh Seafood Specials Daily. House Made Charcuterie, Sourdough Bread & Delectable Desserts. Extensive wine list; 18 wines by the glass and local beers on draft. Reservations recommended for the intimate dining areas. Visit our website Pearlcafe.us to check out our nightly specials, make reservations, or buy gift certificates. Open Mon-Sat at 5:00. $$-$$$ Qdoba 1001 E. Broadway Eastgate Plaza 549-0020 Enjoy authentic Mexican food at Qdoba: custom burritos, tacos and more, including health-oriented options.

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Red Robin 2901 Brooks St. 406.830.3170 redrobin.com Happy Hour at Red Robin: Sunday through Thursday, 3-6PM & 8PM-Close. 20 draft beers, premium liquors at well price, half off all wine, and $1.50 off signature cocktails. Enjoy a drink with one of our insanely delicious Gourmet Burgers, Bottomless Steak Fries. Or, snack on one of our shareable starters with friends! Located in Southgate Mall. $$

Red’s Bar Home of “Dead Pecker Row” DPR Inc. 127 Ryman 728-9881 redsbar.net Red’s has a huge sports memorabilia collection including the largest football helmet collection in the state as well as two full service bars, 14 plasma TVs, kenopoker games, an Official Montana Lottery Terminal to accommodate our patrons. Come on down, support your favorite team. Have a good time with your friends, family, & acquaintances at Red’s Bar, Missoula’s Sport’s Bar since 1952. $-$$

River Rising Bakery 337 Main St Hamilton 363-4552 Hamilton’s favorite bakery, deli, and espresso bar. Serving all butter pastries, delicious and nutritious muffins, cream scones, and delectable desserts. Or choose from our selection of home-made soups, salads, and sandwiches found nowhere else. Open 6:30am5:30pm Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm Saturday, 8:00am-2:00pm Sunday. Weekday local business lunch delivery available 9:00am-1:00pm. $-$$ Romaines 3075 N. Reserve 317-1829 romainessalads.com Romaines is a Certified Green Restaurant dedicated to making environmentally sustainable choices in all operations. We serve salads, sandwiches, and soups made from locally grown and raised produce and meats. $-$$ Spice of Life 163 S 2nd St., Hamilton 363-4433 thespiceinhamilton.com Spice of Life welcomes you to the Bitterroot’s best dining experience. Serving up fresh and fun food in a conscientious manner. For lunch try one of our hand made burgers from Lolo Locker or one of our fabulous fresh salads. Dinner selections include hand cut steaks, sustainable seafood selections and pasta dishes made from Montana wheat from Pasta Montana. Quench your thirst with beer brewed right here in Hamilton or try one of our reasonably priced yet

fantastic wine selections. Children’s menu available. No reservations. Feel free to come as you are to Spice of Life! Lunch: Mon - Fri 11:00 to 2:00 Dinner: Tues Sat 5:00 to 9:00. $-$$$ The Stone of Accord 4951 N. Reserve St. 830-3210 Serving Award Winning Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinners 7 days a week! All of your favorite Irish classics, plus a daily selection of Chef’s specialties. A fully stocked bar, wine and liquor store and the Emerald Casino make The Stone of Accord the perfect place for an enjoyable meal. 11am-10pm. Sushi Hana 403 N. Higgins • 549-7979 SushiMissoula.com Montana’s Original Sushi Bar. We Offer the Best Sushi and Japanese Cuisine in Town. Casual atmosphere. Plenty of options for nonsushi eaters including daily special items you won’t find anywhere else. $1 Specials Mon & Wed. Lunch Mon– Sat; Dinner Daily. Sake, Beer, & Wine. Visit SushiMissoula.com for full menu. $$-$$$ Worden’s Market and Deli Corner Higgins and Spruce 549-1293 wordens.com Say Worden’s Market and you’ve said a mouthful - surprising wines, boutique beers, a live Montana Deli, fine cigars and hard-to-find groceries—all just around the corner. Get informed, fast, and friendly service at a Missoula Downtown Landmark. $-$$

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My Morning Jacket ushers in a new era for the Wilma Theatre, Mon., Oct. 5, 7 PM. Sold out.

8/27 Thursday Downtown ToNight celebrates a whopping 15 years of food, music, family fun and summertime easy livin’ at Caras Park, every Thursday from 5:308:30 PM through mid-September. Free to hang out. The Djebe Community Drum and Dance class offers instruction in dance and drum traditions from nations including Guinea, Senegal, Mali, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Barn Movement Studio, 2926 S. Third St. Meets every Thursday, 6–7 PM. $5 donation requested. We’ll all float on over to the Big Sky Brewery Amphitheater when Modest Mouse plays as part of the 2015 Summer Concert Series, along with special guests. Doors at 6:30 PM, show at 8. $40. Tickets at Rockin Rudy’s, knittingfactory.com and the Big Sky taproom. Tickets on sale Fri., May 29 at 10 AM.

Margaret Grundstein reads from her new book, Naked in the Woods: My Unexpected Years in a Hippie Commune. Shakespeare & Co., 7 PM. Clothing required.

8/28 Friday Volunteers are needed for the Great Burn Study Group trips, to monitor weeds, wildlife trail conditions, and other critical info to help protect public wildlands. This week, enjoy a mild 5-mile hike to Oregon Lakes. For info, contact Drew Lefebvre at (207) 450-4969, or email drew. lefebvre@gmail.com. Rock me like a wagon wheel at the annual River City Roots Fest, featuring a fun run, festival, art show and, of course, live tunes a blazin’ from the stages downtown, Fri., Aug. 28-Sat., Aug. 29. This year features special guests from Roots Fests past, like Lil’ Smokies, Dead Winter Carpenters, Goose Creek Symphony and Reverend Slanky. Visit rivercityrootsfestival.com. Volunteers will join the Selway-Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation to clear and repair the

High Lake Trail in scenic Blodgett Canyon. 8 AM. For info, email volunteer@selwaybitterroot.org Family Friendly Friday invites little ones to boogie while parental units kick back at the Top Hat, starting at 6 PM, with a rotating lineup of local musicians providing all-ages tunes. No cover. Summer might be petering out, but you can keep the big beat going at the Drum Brothers End-of-Summer Rhythm Gathering. Enjoy hand-drumming classes, drum-making, African dance and more. $262 and up. For registration and info, call 406-531-8109 or email Matthew@drumbrothers.com. Eyeball the heavens from the Star Gazing Room at the UM’s Public Planetarium Show. Payne Family Native American Center, Room 13. 6:30 PM, $6 for adults, $4 for children. It’s a blues explosion with Zeppo MT, and these boys can blow. Union Club, 9:30 PM, no cover. Local boys done good the Lil’ Smokies bring bluegrass to the Top Hat stage. $7, show at 10.

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8/29 Saturday Mingle among the sweet abundance at the Missoula farmers markets and People’s Market, with produce, arts, crafts, baked goods, hot breakfasts and strong coffee at the XXXXs, Pine Street and riverside parking lot east of Caras Park. Things get running about 8 AM and last til 1 PM. When I say Montana, you say Grizzlies! UM’s football season opens at home against North Dakota State at Washington Grizzly Stadium, kickoff at 1:30 PM. For tickets, visit griztix.com. He’s the standard-bearer for traditional, original honky tonk, and Aran Buzzas wants you to salute his flag at Lolo Peak Brewing. 6–8 PM, no cover. Missoula Outdoor Cinema screens films at the Headstart School, corner of Worden and Phillips, starting at dusk every Saturday through Sept. 5. Tonight it’s The Chrinicles of Narnia. Donations appreciated; popcorn available. Check out missoulaoutdoorcinema.org. Russ Nasset and the Revelators fit the Union Club like a leather jacket fit Marlon Brando. Well, a young Marlon Brando. Music starts at 9:30 PM, no cover. Euforquestra is one big rhythm machine. Luckily, you don’t have to spell their name to dance the night away at the Top Hat. $5, doors at 9:30 PM, show at 10, $5.

Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no! And it ain’t over now. Roots Fest, that is, ‘cause the after-party with Letter B and Sista Otis rages on at Monk’s, 10:30 PM, all ages.

Come relive your favorite Grateful Dead shows at Live Dead every Monday at 5 PM at the Top Hat. Local Deadhead luminaries curate the recordings. Free.

8/30 Sunday

Sit by my side and let the world slip when Shakespeare in the Parks visits the UM Oval to perform The Taming of the Shrew. 6 PM. Free.

Are there any two things more awesome than the guitar and Montana? These two perfect creations come together at the Crown Guitar Festival, a week-long celebration of the guitar at the Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork. Join Lee Ritenour, Brett Dennen, David Grissom and many other world-class guitarists. For info, visit crownguitarfest.org.

That torn black T-shirt might have a little life left in it. So this is Suffering brings their special California take on deathcore to Stage 112. Also featuring the uplifting tunes of Regions, Triumph Over Shipreck and Arctodus. 10 PM. $5.

As long as Asleep at the Wheel is alert and at the stick, the music of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys will never die. Western swing at its finest fills the Top Hat, doors at 7 PM, show at 8. $31/$28 adv. 18 and over show. Tickets available at tophat lounge.com. Jazz and martinis go together like cops and pepper spray. Jazz Martini Night offers live, local jazz and $5 martinis every Sunday night at the Badlander. No cover. Dig it, and dig it deep.

8/31 Monday Today’s the day your mom circled on the calendar when you were five years old. The University of Montana’s fall semester begins.

9/01 Tuesday The Montana Dirt Girls kick into gear with group cycling trips and hiking in the Missoula area, meeting up at 6 PM. Visit mtdirtgirls.tripod.com to sign up for the mailing list and find out more. Follow your nose to the UM Oval for Shakespeare in the Parks’ rendition of Edmond Rostand’s classic play, Cyrano de Bergerac. 6 PM. Free. Mike Avery hosts the Singer-Songwriter Showcase every Tuesday at the Badlander at 9 PM. No cover. Email michael.avery@live.com to sign up.

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9/02 Wednesday Raise a pint to intrepid brewers when at the Community UNite to benefit the Pink Boots Society, which supports women in the brewing industry. Just hang out from 5-8 PM at the Northside KettleHouse Taproom. It’s called pint-anthropy. A Phish Happy Hour? Sounds like a Trey Anastasio solo. Phish music, video and more at the Top Hat every Wednesday at 5:30 PM. Free, all ages. Colorado troubadour Gregory Alan Isakov brings his lyrical masterpieces to the Top Hat, sharing the bill with Laurie Shook of the Shook Twins. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8. $24/$20 adv., 18 and over show. Tickets available at tophatlounge.com

9/03 Thursday Wake and make with a hit of creativity at Art Start, a morning DIY series with projects laid out for you and your child ages 2 and up to work on. Meets at the ZACC the first Thursday of every month from 11 AM-1 PM. $6/$5 for members. Visit zootownarts.org/artstart. Artist Garrett Bryant’s I Can Do Anything I Want Without Fearing the Consequences features large pieces of steel penetrated by brute force, and explorations of male privilege and feminism. Opening reception at the University Center Art Gallery, 4-6 PM. Downtown ToNight at Caras Park, every Thursday from 5:30-8:30 PM through mid-September. Free to hang out. Get a blues-style jump on the weekend with Mary Place and Blue Moon at the Union Club. Smoky blues for the happy hour crowd, 5:30 PM, no cover. Once you see Junior Brown burn down the stage with his fiery guitsteel, you’ll be a convert. The hardcore country legend comes to the Top Hat to promote his first release in seven years. Show at 9 PM. Tickets $25-$28 at the Top Hat or ticketfly.com. Wisenheimers will be cracking wise at John Howard’s Homegrown Stand-Up Comedy at the Union Club. Sign up by 9:30 PM to perform; things usually start around 10. Free.

9/04 Friday Art aficionados and downtown revelers alike can enjoy First Friday in

Missoula, wherein shops, cafes, bars and galleries host free art viewings for all to enjoy. Sometimes there’s totally excellent free wine and snax, too. Runs about 5-8 PM every first Friday of the month. Check out missoula cultural.org/gallery-guide and our special listings. Lolo Hot Springs will be vibing you positive, broseph, at the inaugural Feel Good Festival. Live music, glass blowing, arts and crafts, workshops, aerial performances and a live mermaid are just the start. Three-day tickets available at Rockin Rudy’s, or online. Future’s so bright, you’ll wanna wear shades at Kathryn Schmidt’s exhibit, Seen in Broad Daylight, highlighted at the Missoula Art Museum’s First Friday shindig. Reception from 58 PM, with gallery talk at 7. They play so well together, that flute and guitar. Margaret Schuberg (flute) and Luis Millan (guitar) are the latest pair in the Faculty & Guest Artist Series at the UM’s School of Music, 7:30 PM. Jullian Campana presents her play, Growing Up Wonderland: Alice’s Coming-of-Age Story, at the Masquer Theatre in the PAR-TV Center. $11/$6 ages 12 and under. Socially conscious Elephant Revival mixes up gypsy, Celtic, Americana and folk into a rambunctious sound that will fill the dance floor. Top Hat Lounge, doors at 8:30 PM, show at 9. $20/$18 adv., tickets available at tophatlounge.com

9/05 Saturday The Missoula farmers markets and People’s Market offer produce, arts, crafts, baked goods, hot breakfasts and strong coffee at the XXXXs, Pine Street and riverside parking lot east of Caras Park. 8 AM–1 PM. The Griz take the field under the lights to battle Cal Poly at Washington Grizzly Stadium. Kickoff at 7 PM. For tickets, go to griztix.com. Jullian Campana presents her play, Growing Up Wonderland: Alice’s Coming-of-Age Story, at the Masquer Theatre in the PAR-TV Center. $11/$6 ages 12 and under. Missoula Outdoor Cinema screens films at the Headstart School, corner of Worden and Phillips, starting at dusk every Saturday through Sept. 5. Tonight it’s And We Were Young. Donations appreciated; popcorn available. Check out missoulaoutdoorcinema.org. fresh facts 2015

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Eyes are the lightbulbs to the soul. Modest Mouse shines brightly at the Big Sky Brewing Co. Amphitheater with Mimicking Birds, Thu., Aug. 27, 6:30 PM. $40, tickets available at Rockin Rudy’s or knittingfactory.com.

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Celebrate your Sunday Funday with Newtflix, the new curated film screening and drunken banter session hosted by Newton Wise, the first Sunday of the month at the VFW. 6 PM. No cover, plus dranks are half-off all day.

A Phish Happy Hour? Sounds like a Trey Anastasio solo. Phish music, video and more at the Top Hat every Wednesday at 5:30 PM. Free, all ages.

Jazz and martinis go together like cops and pepper spray. Jazz Martini Night offers live, local jazz and $5 martinis every Sunday night at the Badlander. No cover. Dig it, and dig it deep.

9/07 Monday Come relive your favorite Grateful Dead shows at Live Dead every Monday at 5 PM at the Top Hat. Local Deadhead luminaries curate the recordings. Free.

9/08 Tuesday The Montana Dirt Girls kick into gear with group cycling trips and hiking in the Missoula area, meeting up at 6 PM every Tuesday at various locations. Visit mtdirtgirls.tripod.com to sign up for the mailing list and find out more. Doug Martsh windmills for the masses with Built to Spill at the Badlander. Doors at 7:30, show at 8. $22/$20 adv. Mike Avery hosts the Singer-Songwriter Showcase every Tuesday at the Badlander at 9 PM. No cover. Email michael.avery@live.com ahead of time to sign up.

Oompa, loompa, do-pa-dee-doo, Primus and the Chocolate Factory have got a Willy Wonkathemed party for you at the Big Sky Brewing Amphitheater, along with guests The Fungi Ensemble. Doors at 6:30 PM, show at 8. $38/$35 in advance at the Big Sky taproom, Rockin Rudy’s and knittingfactory.com.

9/10 Thursday Downtown ToNight at Caras Park, every Thursday from 5:30-8:30 PM through mid-September. Free to hang out. Get a blues-style jump on the weekend with Mary Place and Blue Moon at the Union Club. Smoky blues for the happy hour crowd, 5:30 PM, no cover. The Djebe Community Drum and Dance class offers instruction in dance and drum traditions from nations including Guinea, Senegal, Mali, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Barn Movement Studio, 2926 S. Third St. Meets every Thursday, 6–7 PM. $5 donation requested. Filmmaker Jan Thompson and narrator Loretta Swit (Hotlips from TV’s M*A*S*H) will be here for a conversation and Q & A following the screening of Never the Same, Thompson’s movie

about the Bataan Death March. Masquer Theatre, 7 PM, free. You’ll no doubt be thinking of Katharine Ross perched on Paul Newman’s handlebars (ask your mom) when B.J. Thomas brings his buttery croon to the Dennison Theatre for a Five Valley Crimestoppers fundraiser. 7:30 PM, $36. Tickets on sale July 6 at Rockin Rudy’s.

9/11 Friday You’ll see and hear more clarinets than you could shake a licorice stick at during the Montana/Idaho Clarinet Festival. UM School of Music hosts, 9 AM–5 PM. For info, visit umt.edu/music/ default.php Family Friendly Friday invites little ones to boogie while parental units kick back at the Top Hat, starting at 6 PM, with a rotating lineup of local musicians providing all-ages tunes. No cover. Need your face melted to goo, or your head banged clean off? Gird your loins for the marathon metal onslaught of Five Finger Death Punch and Papa Roach with In This Moment and From Ashes to New at the Adams Center. $44.25– $49.50, doors at 6:15 PM. For tickets, go to www.griztix.com. Youth Lagoon’s Trevor Powers has you asking the big questions with his atmospheric, reflective electronic folk at the Top Hat. Doors at 9 PM, show at 10. $15/$12 adv., 18+ show. Tickets available at the Top Hat, or online at tophatlounge.com. fresh facts 2015

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Check out all that the people’s market and farmers’ markets have to offer; produce, arts, crafts, baked goods hot breakfasts and strong coffee at the XXXXs, Pine Street and riverside parking lot east of Caras Park. 8 AM to 1 PM.

The Selway-Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation will be joining forces with volunteers and USFS mule packers for a work trip to the Lochsa Peak area. 8 AM, for more information, call 405-329-3603.

Come sample the bill of fare created by UM’s Farm to College Program. 99% of menu items provided by local farmers, ranchers and food producers. UM Oval, 5–7:30 PM, $3.25–$10.75

Come relive your favorite Grateful Dead shows at Live Dead every Monday at 5 PM at the Top Hat. Local Deadhead luminaries curate the recordings. Free.

A Phish Happy Hour? Sounds like a Trey Anastasio solo. Phish music, video and more at the Top Hat every Wednesday at 5:30 PM. Free, all ages.

9/15 Tuesday

9/17 Thursday

Jazz and martinis go together like cops and pepper spray. Jazz Martini Night offers live, local jazz and $5 martinis every Sunday night at the Badlander. No cover. Dig it, and dig it deep.

The Montana Dirt Girls kick into gear with group cycling trips and hiking in the Missoula area, meeting up at 6 PM every Tuesday at various locations. Visit mtdirtgirls.tripod.com to sign up for the mailing list and find out more.

Get a blues-style jump on the weekend with Mary Place and Blue Moon at the Union Club. Smoky blues for the happy hour crowd, 5:30 PM, no cover.

If oom-pah music is your thing, isn’t it evey one’s? Enjoy the authentic food (save a bratwurst for me), beer, music and dance of Montana German fest which celebrates its relationship with sister city Neckargemünd, Germany. Caras Park.

Mike Avery hosts the Singer-Songwriter Showcase every Tuesday at the Badlander at 9 PM. No cover. Email michael.avery@live.com ahead of time to sign up.

9/13 Sunday As part of the Ruby Jewel Jamboree, Dale Ann Bradley croons her way into your heart at Ruby’s Inn, 4825 N. Reserve St. 7 PM. $26-$28. Visit rubyjeweljamboree.com/buy-tickets.

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Summer Schedule (Memorial Day to Labor Day) • 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service

Regular Schedule (Labor Day to Memorial Day) • 9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class • 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service • Liturgical • Christ-Centered • ASL interpreted - text 240-5024 to verify • Messiah Preschool 543-4845

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Martin Sexton mixes up the roots like a gardener with ADD. He brings his soulful voice and dynamic style to the Top Hat, doors at 7 PM, show at 8. $29/$25 adv. Tickets available at the Top Hat, or online at tophatlounge.com.

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b a c k f or round two She’s pushing one hundred years old, and she rocks harder than any chick you know. The Wilma Theatre represents the cultural epicenter of Missoula, and the “grand old dame” has just undergone one of the more extensive remodelings in the building's history. When Top Hat Lounge owners Nick and Robin Checota bought the WHAT: Grand Reopening of the Wilma Theatre WHO: My Morning Jacket WHEN: Mon., Oct. 5, 8 PM WHERE: The Wilma Theater, 131 S. Higgins HOW MUCH: sold out MORE INFO: www.thewilma.com

Wilma Theatre this past spring, they vowed to make the space one of the premier music and event venues in the region. Nick told the Independent in March that they would perform the necessary upgrades

9/18 Friday Family Friendly Friday invites little ones to boogie while parental units kick back at the Top Hat, starting at 6 PM, with a rotating lineup of local musicians providing all-ages tunes. No cover. Internationally acclaimed cellist Matt Haimovitz plays as part of the Presidential Lecture Series, 8 PM, Music Recital Hall on the UM campus. Free admission.

without disturbing the historic look and architecture of the theater. “”It's going to be one of the coolest rooms in the Northwest,” he said. “It needs some investment and it needs some upgrades.” We got a big indication that the new owners were serious about these upgrades when the Wilma's notoriously outdated, lumbar-torturing seats were torn out and sold off to the community in June for five bucks a pop, with proceeds going to the Missoula Symphony Orchestra. Checota's plans to continue booking national bands into the Wilma required some serious improvements to the sound infrastructure. These upgrades will immediately be put to the test when the

eight clues ranging all over downtown Missoula and discover the hidden chest containing cash and prizes. A Carousel For Missoula, $100 per team, 9 AM–1 PM. For more info, email info@headwatersdance.org. The Montana Renewable Energy Association hosts its 5th annual Clean Energy Fair at Caras Park. Free workshops on solar electricity, solar water heating, wind turbines, electric vehicles, and more. 9 AM– 4 PM. For more information call 214-9405 or see montanarenewables.

doors are opened to the refurbished theater Monday night, Oct. 5, and My Morning Jacket takes the stage. The hard-rocking Kentucky band is touring behind its seventh album, Waterfall, which was released in May. They've had two albums nominated for Grammys, and their psychedelic, guitar-driven sound has made them one of the most popular touring acts in the world. Frontman/guitarist Jim James is a visual lightning rod during their shows, his reverb-drenched, upperregister vocals providing a nice counterpoint to the swirling rock of one of America's best bands. Go ahead and turn it up to 11, boys, the grand old dame can take it. —Ednor Therriault

enne.” UM Music Recital Hall, 7:30 PM, $10–$30. Jazz and martinis go together like cops and pepper spray. Jazz Martini Night offers live, local jazz and $5 martinis every Sunday night at the Badlander. No cover. Dig it, and dig it deep.

9/22 Tuesday

After a bye week, the Griz travel to Lynchburg, VA, to take on Liberty University. Kickoff is at 2 PM local time.

9/20 Sunday

It’s Halloween meets Valentine’s Day when Austin’s One-Eyed Doll hits the boards at Stage 112. Doors at 8 PM, show at 9. $12/$10 adv.

Missoula farmers markets and People’s Market, offer produce, arts, crafts, baked goods, hot breakfasts and strong coffee at the XXXXs, Pine Street and riverside parking lot east of Caras Park. Things get running about 8 AM and last til 1 PM.

Bring your pooch on the trail for the 7th annual Paws Up Canine Classic, a fundraiser for the Humane Society of Western Montana. Half marathon, five-mile race and a two-mile fun run will be followed by a gourmet barbecue lunch for participants. $45–$163. For more info, visit http://myhswm.org/events/canine-classic.

Mike Avery hosts the Singer-Songwriter Showcase every Tuesday at the Badlander at 9 PM. No cover. Email michael.avery@live.com to sign up.

The third annual Brains & Brawn challenges a team’s fitness and its smarts. Teams race to solve the

Acclaimed cellist Matt Haimovitz joins the String Orchestra of the Rockies for “Sweet Itali-

Rising Appalachia set fire to the stage with some folky sister soul at the Top Hat. $15/$12 adv. Doors at 8:30 PM, show at 9:30. 18 and over. Tickets available at the Top Hat, Rockin Rudy’s, or online at http://ticketfly/1HlwlRE.

9/19 Saturday

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[calendar] Throw up your hands and testify when Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band preaches the country blues at the Top Hat Lounge. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8. $14, $12/adv., 18-plus. Check out tophatlounge.com for tickets. Flux Pavilion bring their Tesla Tour to Stage 112, with help from 12th Planet and Diskord. Doors at 8 PM, show at 9. $25.

9/24 Thursday The Selway-Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation needs volunteers for their weekend cleanup/restoraton project. Clearwater National Forest, 8 AM. For info visit selwaybitterroot.org/volunteer-now. An opening reception for Richard Diebenkorn’s The Intimate Diebenkorn: Drawings 1949-1992 will be at the Montana Museum of Art and Culture, inside the PAR-TV building. 5–7 PM. Get a blues-style jump on the weekend with Mary Place and Blue Moon at the Union Club. Smoky blues for the happy hour crowd, 5:30 PM, no cover. The Djebe Community Drum and Dance class offers instruction in dance and drum traditions from

nations including Guinea, Senegal, Mali, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Barn Movement Studio, 2926 S. Third St. Meets every Thursday, 6–7 PM. $5 donation requested.

The Griz return to the cozy confines of Washington Grizzly Stadium to do battle with the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. Kickoff at 2 PM, for tickets visit griztix.com.

9/25 Friday

Tight-knit posse of rappers and singers Turquoise Jeep bring their do-it-yourself ethic and sound to Stage 112. Doors at 8 PM, show at 9. $18, tickets at Rockin Rudy’s or online at stage112.com.

Family Friendly Friday invites little ones to boogie while parental units kick back at the Top Hat, starting at 6 PM, with a rotating lineup of local musicians providing all-ages tunes. No cover. Bluegrass is Fruition’s business, and business is good. Catch these string band nomads at the Top Hat, with local heroes Lil’ Smokies. Doors at 9:30 PM, show at 10. $12/$10 adv. Tickets available at the Top Hat, or at tophatlounge.com.

9/26 Saturday Missoula farmers markets and People’s Market, offer produce, arts, crafts, hot breakfasts and strong coffee at the XXXXs, Pine Street and riverside parking lot east of Caras Park. Things get running about 8 AM and last til1 PM.

UM School of Music’s Faculty and Guest Artist Series presents Brahms’ “Liebeslieder.” School of Music Recital Hall, 7:30 PM. Whether the weekend’s winding down or just getting started, kick back and enjoy the lolz at the No Pads, No Blazers Comedy Hour, hosted by Kyle Kulseth at the VFW, at 8 PM sharpish and lasting just one hour. Includes half-off drink specials.

9/27 Sunday Jazz and martinis go together like cops and pepper spray. Jazz Martini Night offers live, local jazz and $5 martinis every Sunday night at the Badlander. No cover. Dig it, and dig it deep.

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s p a c e invaders Public service announcement: There’s a five-minute documentary about David Bowie’s teeth on the Internet. You know, just in case you need a little bit of an introduction to the mystique, the man, the myth that is David Bowie. Such is the power of David Bowie that one chilly Sunday night in March, the Ole Beck VFW was packed with WHAT: David Bowie tribute band Glass Spiders WHEN: Sat., Oct. 31 at 9:30 PM WHERE: Palace Lounge HOW MUCH: $10, 18-plus

people who just needed to groove it to the tuneful stylings of Bowie tribute band Glass Spiders. Work in the morning be damned. In case you missed that magical evening—one that ended, as I recall, with a dance circle and twerking right in the middle of the bar—you are in luck, because Glass Spiders are doing it up in a big way for the Halloween shindig at the Palace. Glass Spiders feature several esteemed

9/28 Monday Come relive your favorite Grateful Dead shows at Live Dead every Monday at 5 PM at the Top Hat. Local Deadhead luminaries curate the recordings. Free.

9/29 Tuesday The Montana Dirt Girls kick into gear with group cycling trips and hiking in the Missoula area, meeting up at 6 PM every Tuesday at various locations. Visit mtdirtgirls.tripod.com to sign up for the mailing list and find out more. No one will be playing by ear when UM School of Music’s Student Ensemble Series presents the Mountain Computer Music Festival. New music by students and guest composers. Music Recital Hall, 7:30 PM. The sounds of the Grand Ole Opry arrive in Missoula when Marty Stuart brings a top resume, including being in Johnny Cash’s band as well as five Grammy Awards to the Top Hat Lounge. Show is 18 and over. $24 in advance/$28 day of show. Tickets available at The Top Hat, Rockin Rudy’s and ticketfly.com.

local musicians, such as Nate Biehl from Cash for Junkers, Jason McMackin from Total Combined Weight and Nick Ryan from Skin Flowers, coming together in the name of rock and roll. Organizers promise that the

Mike Avery hosts the Singer-Songwriter Showcase every Tuesday at the Badlander at 9 PM. No cover. Email michael.avery@live.com ahead of time to sign up.

9/30 Wednesday A Phish Happy Hour? Sounds like a Trey Anastasio solo. Phish music, video and more at the Top Hat every Wednesday at 5:30 PM. Free, all ages. Follow me into the dark when Death Cab for Cutie plays songs that are definitely not about Zooey Deschanel at the Adams Center, with guests. 7:30 PM. $29.50 at GrizTix outlet, griztix.com and 243-4051.

10/01 Thursday Wake and make with a hit of creativity at Art Start, a morning DIY series with projects laid out for you and your child ages 2 and up to work on. Meets at the ZACC the first Thursday of every month from 11 AM-1 PM. $6/$5 for members. Visit zootownarts.org/artstart.

Halloween show will feature two sets, full costumes and more moonage daydreams than you can even handle. Let’s do the Thin White Duke proud. —Kate Whittle

An opening reception for Black Lake Ice, an exhibit of photography by Sarah Moore, will be at the UC Gallery, 4–6 PM. Get a blues-style jump on the weekend with Mary Place and Blue Moon at the Union Club. Smoky blues for the happy hour crowd, 5:30 PM, no cover. Wisenheimers will be cracking wise at John Howard’s Homegrown Stand-Up Comedy at the Union Club. Sign up by 9:30 PM to perform; things usually start around 10. Free.

10/02 Friday Art aficionados and downtown revelers alike can enjoy First Friday in Missoula, wherein shops, cafes, bars and galleries host free art viewings for all to enjoy. Sometimes there’s totally excellent free wine and snax, too. Runs about 5-8 PM every first Friday of the month. Check out missoulacultural.org/gallery-guide and our special listings.

10/03 Saturday Missoula farmers markets and People’s Market offer produce, arts, crafts and strong coffee at the XXXXs, Pine Street and riverside parking lot east of Caras Park. 8 AM to 1 PM. fresh facts 2015

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That masonry degree comes in handy during the slow times. Death Cab For Cutie and The Helio Sequence play the Adams Center, Wed., Sept. 30, 7:30 PM. $29.50 at GrizTix outlets or griztix.com. Those chilly nights might have you reaching for your ratty old afghan, but you can still squeeze in another fest, right? Zoofest is two-day music and art fandango featuring some of Montana’s finest musical talent, performance art, artists, craft vendors and food and drinks. Caras Park, Free admission. The Missoula Symphony Orchestra launches its 61st season as cellist Gregory Sauer joins the symphony for Haydn’s Cello Concerto. 7:30 PM, $23–$32. If Ken Kesey’s busload of Merry Pranksters crashed into a marching band, what emerged might be similar to March Fourth!, whose show can only be described as indescribable. At the Top Hat, doors at 9 PM, show at 10. $18/$15 adv.

10/04 Sunday Celebrate your Sunday Funday with Newtflix, the new curated film screening and drunken banter session hosted by Newton Wise, the first Sunday of the month at the VFW. 6 PM. No cover, plus dranks are half-off all day. The Portland Cello Project returns to the Top Hat Lounge after their sold out show last February. Doors at 7 PM, PCP (don’t tell James Brown) takes the stage at 8. Tickets $15–$25, available at the Top Hat, or online at tophatlounge.com. Jazz and martinis go together like cops and pepper spray. Jazz Martini Night offers live, local jazz and $5 martinis every Sunday night at the Badlander. No cover. Dig it, and dig it deep.

10/05 Monday Come relive your favorite Grateful Dead shows

at Live Dead every Monday at 5 PM at the Top Hat. Local Deadhead luminaries curate the recordings. Free. What a way to welcome back Missoula’s grand old dame: Grammy-nominated rockers My Morning Jacket bring their psychedelic show to the newly-remodeled Wilma Theatre. Show at 8 PM, doors at 7. Tickets are $40/adv. at the Top Hat, Rockin Rudy’s, and online at www.thewilma.com. All ages. UM School of Music presents its 4th annual Choral Gala Performance. Dennison Theatre, 7:30 PM, $11/$6 seniors/$5 students.

10/07 Wednesday Dang, that thing is huge, man! Big Gigantic brings their hyperbolic EDM and hip-hop to the Top Hat, with Floozies warming it up. Doors at 7:30 PM, show at 8:30. $25/$22 advance, all ages. Tickets available at the Top Hat, or online at ticketfly.com. Keyboard giant Benny Green brings his piano mastery to the UM Jazz Series. Music Recital Hall, 7:30 PM. Tickets (price TBA) available at the UMArts box office.

10/08 Thursday Get a blues-style jump on the weekend with Mary Place and Blue Moon at the Union Club. Smoky blues for the happy hour crowd, 5:30 PM, no cover. The Djebe Community Drum and Dance class offers instruction in dance and drum traditions from nations including Guinea, Senegal, Mali, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Barn Movement Studio, 2926 S. Third

St. Meets every Thursday, 6–7 PM. $5 donation requested.

10/09 Friday It’s like a moving rave all over Missoula. Bring your running shoes to the Night of the Grizzly 5k Glow Run benefitting UM Campus Recreation. The race begins and ends at Caras Park. Light show and party follows. 8PM. $35. The Writers’ Fall Opus, an annual fundraiser and auction to benefit UM’s Creative Writing program, roars to life at the Florence Building’s Governor’s Room, 6:30 PM. $75 per couple, $40 single. This just in: The Newsboys bring their platinumselling Christian music to the Adams Center, joined by Hawk Nelson and Ryan Stevenson. Doors at 6 PM, show at 7. Tickets $15–$50, available at the Adams Center box office, or online at griztix.com. Pennsylvania’s The District play garage rock, but, like, from a really nice garage. Top Hat, door at 9 PM, show at 10. $15/$12 adv., 18 and over show. Tickets available at the Top Hat or at tophatlounge.com.

10/10 Saturday Not in our house, says Montana’s favorite sports team. The Griz defend their home field against Weber State at Washington Grizzly Stadium. Kickoff TBA. For tickets, visit griztix.com. The Missoula farmers markets and People’s Market offer produce, crafts, baked goods, and strong coffee at the XXXXs, Pine Street and riverside parking lot east of Caras Park. Things get running about 8 AM and last until 1 PM. fresh facts 2015

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10/11 Sunday Jazz and martinis go together like cops and pepper spray. Jazz Martini Night offers live, local jazz and $5 martinis every Sunday night at the Badlander. No cover. Dig it, and dig it deep.

10/12 Monday Come relive your favorite Grateful Dead shows at Live Dead every Monday at 5 PM at the Top Hat. Local Deadhead luminaries curate the recordings. Free.

10/13 Tuesday The Montana Dirt Girls kick into gear with group cycling trips and hiking in the Missoula area, meeting up at 6 PM every Tuesday at various locations. Visit mtdirtgirls.tripod.com to sign up for the mailing list and find out more.

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10/15 Thursday Get a blues-style jump on the weekend with Mary Place and Blue Moon at the Union Club. Smoky blues for the happy hour crowd, 5:30 PM, free.

10/16 Friday Family Friendly Friday invites little ones to boogie while parental units kick back at the Top Hat, starting at 6 PM, with a rotating lineup of local musicians providing all-ages tunes. No cover.

10/17 Saturday Mingle among the sweet abundance at the Missoula farmers markets and People’s Market, with produce, arts, crafts, baked goods, hot breakfasts and strong coffee at the

XXXXs, Pine Street and riverside parking lot east of Caras Park. Things get running about 8 AM and last til 1 PM.

10/18 Sunday I find the Carousel scary enough. That thing is fast. Enjoy the spooky Haunted Hollow featuring spooky carousel rides and take a flashlight tour through a haunted Dragon Hollow. The event is designed for children 12 and under (not too scary). A Carousel for Missoula. 4PM. Jazz and martinis go together like cops and pepper spray. Jazz Martini Night offers live, local jazz and $5 martinis every Sunday night at the Badlander. No cover. Dig it, and dig it deep.

10/19 Monday Come relive your favorite Grateful Dead shows at Live Dead every Monday at 5 PM at the Top Hat. Local Deadhead luminaries curate the recordings. Free.

10/21 Wednesday A Phish Happy Hour? Sounds like a Trey Anastasio solo. Phish music, video and more at the Top Hat every Wednesday at 5:30 PM. Free, all ages. Go and on and get under the influence of sweet tuneage when Straight No Chaser brings the New Old Fashioned Tour to the Dennison Theater. Doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7:30. $32.50-$38. Visit griztix.com. Cash Cash and Tritonal had the monster collab of the summer with “Untouchable.” The DJs bring their sleek EDM to the Wilma Theatre, doors at 7 PM, show at 8. $25/$20 adv. Tickets available at ticketfly.com

10/22 Thursday Get a blues-style jump on the weekend with Mary Place and Blue Moon at the Union Club. Smoky blues for the happy hour crowd, 5:30 PM, no cover. The Djebe Community Drum and Dance class offers instruction in dance and drum traditions from nations including Guinea, Senegal, Mali, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Barn Movement Studio, 2926 S. Third St. Meets every Thursday, 6–7 PM. $5 donation requested.

Trying to remember where I left that tin of guitar picks. Colorado troubadour Gregory Alan Isakov shares the stage with Laurie Shook at the Top Hat, Wed., Sept. 2, 8 PM.. $24/$20 advance, 18 and over. Visit tophatlounge.com.

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Family Friendly Friday invites little ones to boogie while parental units kick back at the Top Hat, starting at 6 PM, with a rotating lineup of local musicians providing all-ages tunes. No cover.

Come relive your favorite Grateful Dead shows at Live Dead every Monday at 5 PM at the Top Hat. Local Deadhead luminaries curate the recordings. Free.

10/24 Saturday

10/27 Tuesday

World fusion and dancetronica are the purview of Beats Antique, as they bring their Creature Carnival to the Wilma Theatre. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8. Tickets $27/$22 adv., available at ticketfly.com.

It’s the battle of the Canada-bordering states when the Griz line up against North Dakota at Washington Grizzly Stadium. Kickoff is at 1:30 PM. For tickets, go to griztix.com.

10/25 Sunday Whether the weekend’s winding down or just getting started, kick back and enjoy the lolz at the No Pads, No Blazers Comedy Hour, hosted by Kyle “Spam Sandwich” Kulseth every fourth Sunday of the month at the VFW, at 8 PM sharpish and lasting just one hour. Includes half-off drink specials. Jazz and martinis go together like cops and pepper spray. Jazz Martini Night offers live, local jazz and $5 martinis at the Badlander. No cover. Dig it.

Mike Avery hosts the Singer-Songwriter Showcase every Tuesday at the Badlander at 9 PM. No cover. Email michael.avery@live.com ahead of time to sign up.

10/28 Wednesday A Phish Happy Hour? Sounds like a Trey Anastasio solo. Phish music, video and more at the Top Hat every Wednesday at 5:30 PM. Free, all ages.

10/29 Thursday Get a blues-style jump on the weekend with Mary Place and Blue Moon at the Union Club. Smoky blues for the happy hour crowd, 5:30 PM, no cover.

Family Friendly Friday invites little ones to boogie while parental units kick back at the Top Hat, starting at 6 PM, with a rotating lineup of local musicians providing all-ages tunes. No cover.

10/30 Friday We’ll have bizarre celebrations when indie outfit Of Montreal plays Stage 112, along with Diane Coffee. Doors at 7:30 PM, show at 8:30. $20/$18 in advance; tickets available at 1111presents.com, Rockin Rudy’s and 877-987-6487.

10/31 Saturday Missoula farmers markets and People’s Market, offer produce, and strong coffee at the XXXXs, Pine Street and riverside parking lot east of Caras Park. Things get running about 8 AM and last til 1 PM. Make sure to wear a costume to the game when the Griz take on Portland State. Is there a contest? We have no idea, but it will sure freak out those Vikings. Kickoff at 3 PM. For tickets go to griztix.com. This show is all treat, no trick. Glass Spiders will cover David Bowie hits and more obscure songs from the Thin White Duke complete with plenty of costume ch-ch-ch-changes. I just hope they have the legs to pull it off. The Palace, 9:30 PM, $10. (See Spotlight.)

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Northwest guitar god Doug Martsch will presumably lead Built To Spill through songs from their new album Untethered Moon at the Badlander, Tue., Sept. 8, 9 PM. $22/$20 advance.

11/01 Sunday Celebrate your Sunday Funday with Newtflix, the new curated film screening and drunken banter session hosted by Newton Wise, the first Sunday of the month at the VFW. 6 PM. No cover, plus dranks are half-off all day. Jazz and martinis go together like cops and pepper spray. Jazz Martini Night offers live, local jazz and $5 martinis every Sunday night at the Badlander. No cover. Dig it, and dig it deep.

11/02 Monday Come relive your favorite Grateful Dead shows at Live Dead every Monday at 5 PM at the Top Hat. Local Deadhead luminaries curate the recordings. Free. Shakey Graves brings his astonishing one-man band to the expansive Wilma Theatre stage. Tennis opens up. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8. Tickets at $22/$18 adv. at thewilma.com.

11/05 Thursday Wake and make with a hit of creativity at Art Start, with projects laid out for you and your child ages 2 and up to work on. Meets at the ZACC 11 AM-1 PM. $6/$5 for members. Visit zootownarts.org/artstart. Get a blues-style jump on the weekend with Mary Place and Blue Moon at the Union Club. Smoky blues for the happy hour crowd, 5:30 PM, no cover.

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Art aficionados and downtown revelers alike can enjoy First Friday in Missoula, wherein shops, cafes, bars and galleries host free art viewings for all to enjoy. Sometimes there’s totally excellent free wine and snax, too. Runs about 5-8 PM every first Friday of the month. Check out missoulacultural.org/gallery-guide and our special listings.

Bundle up, my babies, and cheer on the Montana boys as the Griz take on Eastern Washington in Washington Grizzly Stadium. Kickoff is at 1 PM. For tickets, visit griztix.com.

11/07 Saturday

Sure, he’s a star of movies and TV, but Jeff Daniels’ music has been compared to that of John Prine and Steve Goodman. Not too shabby. Jeff Daniels and the Ben Daniels Band play the Top Hat, doors at 6 PM, show at 7. $40 V.I.P/$30 GA. Tickets available at ticketfly.com.

It’s true, Mr. Calendar Guy did a jolt at Idaho State University back in the day. (Google “Beach Boys Singalong Panty Raid”) Still, he’ll be rooting for the Griz when they take on the Bengals in Pocatello. Kickoff is at 2:30 PM. For tickets, visit http://ev15.evenue.net. Chicano funnyman Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias brings his hefty standup to the Adams Center. Doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7:30. Tickets $32–$97, available at all GrizTix locations, or online at griztix.com.

11/12 Thursday Greensky Bluegrass blow the borders off the constraints of bluegrass with rock and roots flavored tunes at the spanking-new Wilma Theatre. $20/$18 adv. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8. Tickets available at the Top Hat, Rockin Rudy’s or online at www.thewilma.com. The Polyphonic Spree will test the capacity of the Top Hat’s stage when they crank up their ginormous psychedelic rhythm machine. $25/$20 adv. Doors at 8 PM, show at 9. 18 and over. Tickets available at the Top Hat, or at tophatlounge.com.

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11/18 Wednesday Grammy winners Snarky Puppy bring their innovative yet classic approach to jazz to the Top Hat Lounge. Doors at 7:30 PM, show at 8. $30/$26 adv. Tickets available at the Top Hat, or online at tophatlounge.com.

11/21 Saturday It’s a showdown at the Bozone Corral as the Griz take on the Bobcats in the 115th Brawl of the Wild. It’s in Bozeman this year, so book yourself a room early. Kickoff is at noon.

11/26 Thursday Remember to rest between courses and if in doubt unbutton. Thanksgiving has arrived, you earned it. tfresh facts 2015

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FASHION & BEAUTY Best Cosmetics Smooch Cosmetic Boutique 2. Skin Chic 3. Ulta

Best Actor/Actress Jeff Medley 2. Reid Reimers 3. Howard Kingston

Best Day Spa Sorella’s Day Spa 2. Spa at the Peak 3. Cedar Creek Spa

Best Artist Monte Dolack 2. Courtney Blazon 3. Hadley Ferguson Best Band The Lil’ Smokies 2. Tom Catmull’s Radio Static 3. Wartime Blues

Best Shoe Store Hide & Sole 2. Dillard’s 3. Runner’s Edge

Best Tattoos Blaque Owl Tattoo 2. Painless Steel 3. American Made

Best Filmmaker Andy Smetanka 2. Damon Ristau 3. Andrew Rizzo

Best Thrift Store Secret Seconds 2. Goodwill 3. Bargain Corner

Best Gallery Dana Gallery 2. Monte Dolack Gallery 3. The Brink Gallery Best Movie Theater The Wilma Theatre 2. Roxy Theater 3. Carmike Cinemas

Best Facials Sorella’s Day Spa 2. Skin Chic 3. Spa at the Peak

Best Museum Missoula Art Museum 2. The Historical Museum at 3. Children’s Museum

Best Eyewear Uptown Optical 2. Rocky Mountain Eye Center rockymountaineye.com 3. Specticca

Best Musician Tom Catmull 2. John Floridis 3. Bob Wire

Best Hairstylist Katt Ahlstrom, Canvas Studios 2. Kim DeAnda, Tangles Hairstyling 3. Carly Jenkins

Best New Band Local Yokel 2. Mesozoic Mafia 3. FUULS Best Photographer Slikati 2. Brian Powers 3. Mike Williams Best Writer James Lee Burke 2. Gwen Florio 3. Josh Wagner

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Best Men’s Haircuts Man Cave 2. Boom Swagger Salon 3. Canvas Studios

Best Tanning Salon Brown Sugar Tan Spa 2. Rayz of Lite 3. Sunshine Factory

Best Dancer Joy French 2. Heather Adams 3. Kali Lindner

Best Men’s Clothing Dillard’s 2. Betty’s Divine 3. Desmonds

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Best Waxing The Wax Bar 2. Canvas Studios 3. Grizzly Bare Best Women’s Clothing Betty’s Divine 3. Dillard’s 3. Cloth & Crown Best Women’s Haircuts Boom Swagger Salon 2. Canvas Studios 3. Tangles Hairstyling

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Best Jewelry Rockin’ Rudys 2. Studio Pandora 3. Adair Jewelers

Best Appetizers Top Hat Lounge 2. Jakers Bar & Grill 3. Tamarack Brewing Company

Best Kids’ Clothing Kid Crossing 2. La Stella Blu 3. Whippersnappers

Best Asian Food Mustard Seed 2. Sa Wad Dee 3. Iza Asian Restaurant

Best Lingerie Victoria’s Secret 2. Adam & Eve 3. Mood Boutique

Best Desserts Mustard Seed 2. Bernice’s Bakery 3. Black Cat Bake Shop

[best of missoula] Best Bakery Bernice’s Bakery 2. Black Cat Bake Shop 3. Le Petit Outre

Best Delicatessen Tagliare 2. Worden’s Market & Deli 3. Good Food Store

Best Milkshake Uptown Diner 2. Big Dipper 3. Butterfly Herbs

Best Barbecue The Notorious P.I.G. 2. Famous Dave’s 3. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Best Doughnuts Rosauers 2. Tandem Doughnuts 3. Black Cat Bake Shop

Best Outdoor Dining Finn & Porter at the DoubleTree 2. Caffè Dolce 3. Iron Horse photo by Amy Donovan

Best New Restaurant The Notorious P.I.G. 2. Thomas Meagher Bar 3. Face Club Best Barista Lexi Richardson, Florence Coffee Company 2. Jenny Lynn Fawcett, Burns St. Bistro 3. Lauren Ward, The Loose Caboose Best Coffee Hut Florence Coffee Company 2. The Loose Caboose 3. Liquid Planet Best Breakfast Catalyst Café 2. Paul’s Pancake Parlor 3. The Shack Best Brunch Burns St. Bistro 2. Caffè Dolce 3. TIE: Catalyst Café Old Post Best Budget Lunch Five on Black 2. Taco del Sol 3. Bridge Pizza Best Burger Missoula Club 2. Five Guys Burgers & Fries 3. TIE: Burns St. Bistro Flipper’s Tavern & Casino Best Caterer Two Sisters 2. Bravo! 3. Silk Road Best Chef Abe Risho, Silk Road 2. Bob Marshall, Biga Pizza 3. Beth Higgins, Two Sisters Catering Best Coffee Black Coffee Roasting Company 2. Florence Coffee Company 3. The Loose Caboose Best Convenience Store Grizzly Grocery 2. Ole’s on Orange 3. Holiday on Higgins

Best Yoga Instructor: Brian Baty

Best Family-Friendly Restaurant Montana Club 2. Red Robin 3. Burns St. Bistro

Best Pizza Biga Pizza 2. Bridge Pizza 3. MacKenzie River Pizza Company

Best Food Cart/Truck Beastro 2. El Cazador 3. Masala

Best Pizza Delivery Bridge Pizza 2. TIE: Zimorino’s Pizza Hut 3. Howard’s Pizza

Best French Fries James Bar 2. Five Guys Burgers & Fries 3. Hoagieville Best Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt Big Dipper 2. Sweet Peaks 3. U-Swirl Best Liquor Store Grizzly Liquor 2. Krisco Liquor 3. Diamond Jim’s

Best Place to Eat Alone Taco del Sol 2. Five on Black 3. Bridge Pizza Best Produce Good Food Store 2. Orange Street Food Farm 3. Farmers’ Markets Best Salad Good Food Store 2. Romaines 3. Iron Horse fresh facts 2015

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[best of missoula] Best Supermarket Good Food Store 2. Orange Street Food Farm 3. Pattee Creek Market Best Vegetarian Food Good Food Store 2. Five on Black 3. Romaines

Best Mexican Food El Cazador 2. Fiesta en Jalisco 3. Taco del Sol

Best Store for Gifts Rockin Rudy’s 2. Green Light 3. Artists’ Shop

GOODS & SERVICES

Best Computer Repair shop Re-Compute 2. Computer Guys 3. The Techxorcist

Best Adult Store Adam & Eve 2. Fantasy For Adults 3. Midnight Dreams

Best Restaurant Pearl Café 2. The Red Bird 3. TIE: Burns St. Bistro The Silk Road

Best Antiques Montana Antique Mall 2. Zootown Thrift 3. Circle Square Second Hand Store

Best Restaurant Service Pearl Café 2. The Red Bird 3. Jakers Bar & Grill

Best Furniture Store Wagner’s Home Furnishings 2. The Living Room 3. Furniture Row

Best Restaurant Wine List The Red Bird 2. Plonk Wine Bar 3. Caffè Dolce

Best Garden Center Caras Nursery 2. Pink Grizzly 3. Garden City Garden Supply

Best Retail Beer Selection Orange Street Food Farm 2. Worden’s Market & Deli 3. Pattee Creek Market Best Retail Wine Selection Worden’s Market & Deli 2. CVS 3. Good Food Store Best Sandwich Shop Doc’s Gourmet Sandwich Shop 2. Tagliare 3. Dan’s Soup and San Best Seafood The Depot 2. Finn & Porter at the DoubleTree 3. Sushi Hana Best Steak The Depot 2. Lolo Creek Steakhouse 3. Jakers Bar & Grill Best Tea Butterfly Herbs 2. Lake Missoula Tea Company 3. Liquid Planet Best Waiter/Waitress Cheryl Nickey, Jakers 2. Rory Johnson, Burns St. Bistro 3. Carl Sievers, Red Bird Best Wings Desperado Sports Tavern 2. Buffalo Wild Wings 3. Jakers Bar & Grill Missoula Independent

Best Laundromat Green Hanger 2. Sparkle Laundry 3. Grimebusters Best Florist Bitterroot Flower Shop 2.Garden City Floral 3. Habitat Floral

Best Romantic Dining Pearl Café 2. The Red Bird 3. Plonk Wine Bar

Best Dry Cleaner Green Hanger 2. Missoula Textile 3. Fresh Natural Cleaners

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Best Green Business Home ReSource 3. Garden City Garden Supply

Best Auto Repair Kent Brothers 2. Roemer’s 3. Unique Auto Best Bank/Credit Union Missoula Federal Credit Union 2. First Security Bank 3. First Interstate Bank Best Big Box Store Costco 2. Target 3. Walmart Best Bookstore The Book Exchange 2. Fact & Fiction 3. Shakespeare & Co. Best Car Wash Happy Days 2. Dazzlers 3. Splash Best CDs & Music Rockin Rudy’s 2. Ear Candy 3. Hastings

Best Head Shop Piece of Mind 2. Mellow Mood 3. Atmosphere Smoke Shop Best Hardware Store Ace 2. Home Depot 3. Home ReSource Best Hobby/Craft shop Treasure Chest 2. Michael’s 3. Jo-Ann Fabric Best Home Accessories Cost Plus World Market 2. House Design Studio 3. Real Deals Best Home Appliances Fred’s Appliance 2. Lowe’s 3. Sears Best Home Electronics Best Buy 2. Costco 3. Walmart Best Lawyer Marty Judnich 2. Nate Wagner 3. Paul Ryan

[best of missoula] Best Lodging DoubleTree Hotel 2. C’mon Inn 3. Holiday Inn - Downtown Best Motorcycle/ATV Dealer Grizzly Harley-Davidson 2. Maverick Motorsports 3. Five Valley Honda Best New Retail Store Kohl’s 2. Cabela’s 3. Cost Plus World Market Best New-Car Dealer Karl Tyler Chevrolet 2. Lithia 3. Bitterroot Motors Best Pawn Shop Liquid Assets 2. 1st Interstate Pawn 3. Riverside Pawn Best Pet Care/Boarding Quick Paws 2. Missoula Pet Au Pair 3. Alpine Canine Best Pet Supplies GoFetch! 2. PetSmart 3. Petco Best Property Management Company Garden City Property Management 2. Real Estate Management Group 3. Summit Property Management Best Ranch Supply Store Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply 2. Cenex 3. Axmen Best Real Estate Agent Anne Jablonski 2. Liz Dye, Portico Real Estate 3. Mindy Palmer, Berkshire Hathaway Montana Properties Best Store for Musical Instruments Morgenroth Music 2. Electronic Sound & Percussion 3. Outlaw Music Best Toy Store Imagination Station 2. Rockin Rudy’s 3. Target Best Used-Car Dealer Eide Motors 2. TIE: Flanagan’s Lyman Motors 3. Jim’s Best Veterinary Clinic/Hospital Four Paws 2. Pruyn Veterinary Hospital 3. Missoula Veterinary Clinic

HEALTH & WELLNESS

NIGHTLIFE

Best Alternative Health Care Provider Black Bear Naturopathic Clinic 2. Red Willow Center 3. Golgi Clinic

Best Beer Selection The Rhinoceros 2. Dram Shop 3. TIE: Tamarack Brewing Company Top Hat Lounge

Best Chiropractor Anthony Lambert 2. Linda Matz, Matz Family Chiropractic 3. Ivan Van Eerden Best Dentist Ike Heaphy 2. Annette Dusseau, Family Dental Group 3. Thomas Farago Best Health Clinic Blue Mountain Clinic 2. Western Montana Clinic 3. Partnership Health Center Best Doctor/Healthcare Provider Eric Ravitz, Blue Mountain Clinic 2. Joey Banks, Blue Mountain Clinic 3. Lar Autio, Western Montana Clinic Best Health Clinic Blue Mountain Clinic 2. Western Montana Clinic 3. Partnership Health Center Best Gynecologist Jennifer Mayo, Western Montana Clinic 2. Janice Givier, Western Montana Clinic 3. Beverly Braak, Women's Choice of Missoula Best Massage Therapist Sarah Velin, Matz Family Chiropractic 2. Farrah Lachina 3. Sophia Lewis, Spa at the Peak Best Optometrist Jeffrey Lebsock, Costco 2. Kimberly Everingham, Rocky Mountain Eye Center 3. William Thomas, Family Vision Best Personal Trainer Laura Bender, Bodies by Bender 2. Stephen Pitts, Peak Health & Fitness 3. Rhea Black, Momentum Athletic Training Best Physical Therapist Brent Dodge, Alpine Physical Therapy 2. Morgan York-Singer, Alpine Physical Therapy 3. Tim Messer, Active Physical Therapy Best Yoga Instructor Brian Baty, Inner Harmony 2. Celeste Ambrose, The Women’s Club 3. TIE: Missy Adams Jennifer Hoover, Hot House Yoga

Best Bar Top Hat Lounge 2. James Bar 3. Charlie B’s Best Place to Hear Live Music Top Hat Lounge 2. Sunrise Saloon 3. Union Club Best Bar Food James Bar 2. Top Hat Lounge 3. Dinosaur Cafe @ Charlie B’s Best Bar for a Stiff Pour Al’s & Vic’s 2. Charlie B’s 3. The Rhinoceros Best Pool Table Al’s & Vic’s 2. Union Club 3. Flipper’s Tavern & Casino Best Bar to Hook Up Stockman’s 2. The Rhinoceros 3. Iron Horse Best Bartender Lyndon Matthews, Jakers Bar & Grill 2. Jack Metcalf, Al's & Vic's 3. Ann Hancock, Rhinoceros Best Happy Hour Jakers Bar & Grill 2. Top Hat Lounge 3. Finn & Porter at the DoubleTree Best Margarita Jakers Bar & Grill 2. Fiesta en Jalisco at Rowdy’s Cabin 3. James Bar Best Bloody Mary Tamarack Brewing Company 2. Last Run Inn - Montana Snowbowl 3. Montgomery Distillery Best Brew Cold Smoke Scotch Ale, Kettlehouse Brewing 2. Double Haul IPA, Kettlehouse 3. Eddy Out Pale Ale, Kettlehouse Best Brewery Kettlehouse Brewing 2. Draught Works 3. Bayern Brewing

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[best of missoula] Best Casino Flipper’s Tavern & Casino 2. Magic Diamond 3. Diamond Jim’s

Best Radio Station The Trail 103.3 2. KUFM 89.1 3. KBGA 89.9

Best Place to Get a Snowboard Edge of the World 2. Bob Ward & Sons 3. Gull Ski & Snowboard

Best Cocktail Selection Plonk Wine Bar 2. Montgomery Distillery 3. Iron Horse

Best University of Montana Professor Garon Smith 2. Robert Stubblefield 3. TIE: Garry Kerr Mehrdad Kia

Best Sporting Goods Store Bob Ward & Sons 2. REI 3. The Trail Head

Best Electronic DJ Kris Moon 2. Aaron Traylor 3. Colin Hickey Best Karaoke Bar Bowl Dog Lounge at Westside Lanes 2. Lucky Strike 3. The Badlander

Best Website missoulaevents.net 2. makeitmissoula.com 3. combatblog.net

Best Store For Guns Bob Ward & Sons 2. Axmen Firearms 3. Cabela’s Best Store for Mountaineering Gear REI 2. The Trail Head 3. Bob Ward & Sons

Best Late-Night Munchies The Oxford Saloon & Cafe 2. Pita Pit 3. The Walking Moustache

Best Store for Skis Gull Ski & Snowboard 2. Bob Ward & Sons 3. The Trail Head

Best Place to Dance Union Club 2. Top Hat Lounge 3. Sunrise Saloon

UNIQUELY MISSOULA Best Church Choir St. Francis Xavier 2. Holy Spirit 3. St. Anthony’s

Best Sports Bar Press Box 2. Red’s Bar 3. TIE: Desperado Sports Tavern Tamarack Brewing

SPORTS & RECREATION

PEOPLE & MEDIA

Best Bike Shop Missoula Bicycle Works 2. Hellgate Cyclery 3. Bicycle Hangar

Best Athlete Zack Wagenmann 2. Mike Foote 3. Tres Tinkle Best Journalist Erika Fredrickson, Missoula Independent 2. Gwen Florio, gwenflorio.net 3. Dan Brooks, missoulanews.com Best Meteorologist Mark Heyka, KECI 2. Erin Yost, KPAX 3. Russ Thomas, KPAX

Best Golf Course University Golf Course 2. Canyon River Golf Club 3. Larchmont Golf Course

Best TV Personality Jill Valley, KPAX 2. Mark Heyka, KECI 3. Heidi Meili, KECI Best Politician Mayor John Engen 2. Rep. Ellie Hill 3. City Councilman Adam Hertz Best Radio Personality Aaron Traylor, Zoo 107.5 2. Craig Johnson, The Trail 103.3 3. Leah Lewis, U 104.5 Missoula Independent

Best Fishing Guide Stacy Jennings 2. Joe Sowerby, Montana Flyfishing Connection 3. Chris Dombrowski Best Fly-fishing Shop Grizzly Hackle 2. King fisher Fly Shop 3. TIE: Missoulian Angler Fly Shop Blackfoot River Outfitters

Best Newscast KPAX 2. KECI 3. ABC FOX

Best Bowling Alley Westside Lanes 2. Five Valley Bowling Center

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Best Health Club Peak Health & Wellness Center 2. The Women’s Club 3. The Source Best Place for Paddle Sports Gear The Trail Head 2. Strongwater Mtn Surf Co 3. REI

Best Festival River City Roots 2. Garden City BrewFest 3. TIE: Celtic Festival Day of the Dead Best Leader of the Revolution Rep. Ellie Hill 2. City Councilman Adam Hertz 3. Mayor John Engen Best Nonprofit Organization YWCA 2. Watson Children’s Shelter 3. Missoula Food Bank Best Place for Kids’ Fun A Carousel for Missoula & Dragon Hollow 2. Children’s Museum 3. spectrUM Best Place for People-Watching Caras Park Events 2. Farmers’ Markets 3. Southgate Mall Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners Caras Park Events 2. Farmers’ Markets 3. The “M” Best Place to Walk Dogs Blue Mountain 2. Riverfront Trails 3. Jacob’s Island Bark Park

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