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Story, Spirit, Soul

Amanda Krolczyk of Plaid Beaver draws a mesmerizing connection between nature and art Article by Emma Trotter | Photography by Rick Szczechowski To contemplate Amanda Krolczyk’s art—made of reclaimed wood, cut and painted into nature scenes—is to be drawn in by the scale, then enthralled by the details. Her pieces typically have a broad frame, evoking a reliquary—an ornate container designed to hold something sacred. And for her, that something sacred is nature itself. “I’ve always had this...

Style + Beauty

Refined Grey

Curated goods for you and your home Article by Marko Capoferri | Photography by Rick Szczechowski It’s safe to say that community is a human need, and we often come to delineate our lives with the people and pursuits we’re surrounded by. Community will coalesce in all sorts of quirky corners, be it Dungeons and Dragons, paragliding, slam poetry, archery...you get the idea: finding other people who share your passions can give life a kind of vibrancy that didn’t previously exist. For Ursula...

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REVOLVR

Menswear that looks good and feels even better Article by Marko Capoferri | Photography by Rick Szczechowski Growing up, Chris Lavoie was never much into fashion. His interest in more stylish clothing came along later in life, and has neatly coincided with his tenure as store manager for the Missoula location of REVOLVR Menswear. “I was a typical Montana boy,” Chris explains, “wore blue jeans, T-shirts. Met my wife and she slowly introduced me to more well-fitting clothes, stuff that I kind...

Professional Services

Big News for Missoula Landlords: Meet Steadily Insurance

Article by Ryan Sharkey | Photography by Rick Szczechowski Dear Missoula, At Sharkey Insurance, we've been proud to serve Missoula for over 50 years, building trust with our neighbors and protecting what matters most. Today, we’re excited to share some great news for local property owners and landlords. We’ve recently partnered with  Steadily , a modern insurance company built specifically for landlords. Steadily offers a fresh approach to rental property insurance—combining cutting-edge...

Arts + Culture

The Canvas of Our Community

The Missoula Art Museum celebrates 50 years of bringing contemporary art to our community Article by Susie Wall | Photography by Rick Szczechowski The Missoula Museum of the Arts, known now simply as the Missoula Art Museum (MAM), officially opened in 1975 on the corner of Pattee Street and Pine Avenue. The building has a long history in (and is itself) art. Designed in 1903 by architect A.J. Gibson, it was originally home to the Missoula Free Library. In 2006, an addition was added to expand...

Health + Wellness

Say Ahhh!

Diggs Dental Care takes pride in providing a comfortable (and fun!) dental experience for kids Article by Susie Wall | Photography by Rick Szczechowski Think back to your first visit to the dentist. Were you nervous, uncomfortable, even downright terrified? At Diggs Dental Care, Drs. Kate and Tanner Diggs hope to remove those feelings of fear and trepidation and make visiting the dentist a positive experience, especially for their young patients. With an extensive background in dentistry, and...

Education

A New Era for Education

Clark Fork Prep offers something new to high schoolers Article by Marko Capoferri | Photography by Rick Szczechowski In ecology, a niche refers to a species’ role and position in their environment. Jennifer Walworth and Rose Dickson saw an unoccupied niche in Missoula’s education ecosystem, so Jennifer and Rose, along with Tayleigh Sykes (all devoted, longtime Missoula educators), set out to create a new species of high school. Clark Fork Prep is a slow-sprouting independent, grassroots...

Life + Culture

Coop Kids, Continued

Raising kids alongside animals Article and Photography by Chelsea Lyn Agro Our feathered friends, all 19 of them, clucking and quacking before the kids wake from their beds and long after they go down for the night. They are the gateway to what I hope will be a lifelong friendship with animals and each other. These brothers, just about four years apart, are playing with their pecking order in this world. They go in too fast, the chicken or duck flutters away. They go too slow, they miss their...

Arts + Culture

Giddy Up, Carousel Horses!

A Carousel for Missoula has always been community-minded endeavor, all for the generational enjoyment Article by Emma Trotter | Photography by Rick Szczechowski Nothing exemplifies our community quite like A Carousel for Missoula. Situated along our iconic river, the largely volunteer-run attraction, enchanting to kids and adults alike, has entertained and delighted generations of Missoulians. The Carousel was the brainchild of Missoula cabinetmaker Chuck Kaparich. He pitched the City of...

Entertainment

Play Network

Local Missoula nonprofit organization focuses on community and family connections through playgroups, parties, and events Article by Emma Trotter | Photography by Provided The first sign that a garage sale is a big deal: We have to park a block away. My husband, my toddler, and I (wearing our infant, born just after we moved to Missoula) make our way through the most well-organized garage sale I have ever seen. For $10 a bag, we collect kids’ clothes and small toys. Larger items, spread...