Arts + Culture

Cuisine De La ‘Pocalypse

Local film written, produced, and directed by University of Montana graduate Article by Susie Wall | Photography by Rick Szczechowski and Kyle Weingart Picture this: The world as we know it has ended. Zombies and aliens terrorize humans lucky enough to have survived the apocalypse. In New Missoula, a diverse yet tight-knit group of survivors hide away at their tenuous shelter until Chef John, who dreams of sharing his love of food, uploads his cooking show to the internet, inadvertently...

Shopping

On the Limbs of Locals

Betty V Vintage offers meaningful pieces of someone else's story Article by Shelby Humphreys | Photography by Rick Szczechowski An old, formal gown hangs in a Missoula shop. From one sleeve dangles a crinkled Hello name badge. On it, a note in slanted cursive that reads, “Bridesmaid dress I wore to Darcy’s wedding.” There’s a story there. Within its thick folds of dusty-rose sateen hides whispers of a loved-one's life now gone but not forgotten. Among an eclectic collection of vintage wear...

Travel

Enchanted Oasis

Adventure and appetite await at the Resort at Paws Up's WinterFest Article by Marko Capoferri | Photography by Paws Up Montana Drive east out of Missoula along the storied Big Blackfoot River and before too long the mountains pull back, the valleys yawn, and the snow piles up deeper and sticks around longer. It’s a setting practically synonymous with “picturesque”: forested mountain ridges set behind broad plains of snow-covered sagebrush, dotted with ranch houses and small thickets of...

Travel

A Little Birdie Whispers Staycation

The Wren is a modern getaway for self care Article by Susie Wall | Photography by Rick Szczechowski Whether you are visiting from out of town or you’re a local looking to enjoy a staycation, The Wren Missoula has everything you need—comfort, unique amenities, and location, location, location. The Wren is a 73-room boutique hotel located on E. Main Street. Locals may remember it as a Days Inn prior to its restoration. “We’re smack dab in the middle of everything going on in downtown,” says...

Education

Active and Aware

Peak Performance Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine is a passion led business supporting Missoulians Article by Chelsea Lyn Agro | Photography by Rick Szczechowski “I’m fine.” How often do we hear this response? It’s second nature really—an automatic reply to keep things moving and progressing forward. We see it on the big screen constantly, reiterating how common and ok it is to just press on to win the big game or evoke some false sense of bravery or strength in an emotional scene. But...

Wellness

A Journey into Wellness

Aralia Health Article by Aralia Health | Photography by Renske Photo The modern healthcare experience often mirrors an impersonal conveyor belt—brief encounters, hasty assessments, and a shallow grasp of the individual behind the ailment. Yet, for Missoula’s Sarah T., this narrative was upended the moment she walked through the doors of Aralia Health. “For months, I battled relentless fatigue, digestive discomfort, and a sense that something was off,” Sarah reflects. “I’d been to doctor...

Health + Wellness

Align with Your Roots

BetterRoots Family Chiropractic makes movement easier for Missoulians Article by Chelsea Lyn Agro | Photography by Rick Szczechowski New Year’s resolutions can take many forms but no matter what we choose, the same maxim applies: “The preservation of health is easier than the cure for disease.” This nugget of wisdom from BJ Palmer guides the founders of BetterRoots Family Chiropractic, Doctors of Chiropractic, Morgan and Nico Smith. Together, they tag-team care to equip patients with the...

Food + Beverage

KettleHouse Cares

Local brewing company puts non-profits in the hands of customers when they pass them a beer Article by Chelsea Lyn Agro | Photography by KettleHouse Brewing Company KettleHouse Brewing Company is best known for its riverside taproom with rotating beers on tap, take-home cans, and live music events but they also, more subtly, support our community and region in important ways that you may not realize. The can in your hand makes it count.   Which non-profits have you supported in 2024 and...

Style + Beauty

Hats Off to the Holidays!

Betty V Vintage has a hat for every outdoor adventure this season Article by Betty Venom | Photography by Rick Szczechowski Beret, pillbox, breton, boater, cartwheel. Our cold weather season lends more opportunity for hats of every variety to send you out your door in style. Betty V Vintage uses the Saw Mill District to parade under the string lights and model several hats and complimenting outerwear. Yesterday's favorites can feel new and trendy for your next holiday festivity.    ...

Wellness

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Longtime community staple Vibrant Hearing bends your ear about how they can help with your hearing Article by Shelby Humphreys | Photography by Rick Szczechowski Deciding to go for a hearing test is among those small but significant decisions that lead to a life well lived. At Vibrant Hearing, they do more than help people hear better. Dr. Nora Martin, audiologist, and Alyssa Keith, board-certified hearing instrument specialist, focus on enhancing quality of life through hearing healthcare.  ...