Makerspaces: Where People Create
Creativity might be free, but making stuff isn’t — a bummer for creative individuals lacking funds. That’s where makerspaces come in.
Entertainment
WPA Guide Books
In their heyday, the WPA Guide Books were popular to take on countryside tours. Perhaps it is time to dust them off for touring your state.
Second Story Cinema
In 1976, Arnie Malina and a couple friends pooled $6k to start the independent movie house, Second Story Cinema in Helena. Today it’s the Myrna Loy Center, a vibrant performance venue & movie theatre with a $750k endowment.
Flathead Writing Conference Celebrates 30 Years
Running Oct.15-21, the Flathead Writing Conference features bestselling authors, publishing professionals, and expert writers.
Another Season in the Books
I’m in my funk because it’s the end of golf season. I’ll survive. like I always do, I always find a way to enjoy winter.
Elvis Presley and Suspicious Minds
Elvis Presley made eight attempts to get things right with “Suspicious Minds,” the future classic that would change his latter-day career.
Dr. No: Danger, Dames, Double-O-Seven
Dr. No had signature elements for later Bond movies: distinctive music, high action; alluring women; and vodka martinis—shaken, not stirred.
Life Lesson from a Bike Accident
It’s all about perspective. Instead of mourning the losses from my bike accident, I reflected on all the thrills I’ve had right up to age 73.
Book Review: Home Waters by John Maclean
John Maclean’s latest book, Home Waters, reverently examines the way the river and its environs has threaded through his life and career.
The Hole Truth about Cornhole
“The neighborhood is having a get-together, a chance to meet new people.” / “Okay, I’m in.” / “It’s a cornhole contest.” / “Okay, I’m out.”
