The Creative and Cultural Economy

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Survey: Montanans saw this summer’s visitors as less polite

For the first time, Hutcheson and her staff had to make it a point to tell people that bear spray isn’t a repellent that you spray on your kids like insect repellent. They were also overwhelmed by people who had seen fly-fishing portrayed in movies like “A River Runs Through It” and wanted a full wader set-up.

Wilderness Worn – Western Art from the Bob – Horseshoes that have traveled at 3 miles an hour though the Bob Marshall Wilderness

Gail Workman, a longtime mule packer along with her husband Bill, embodies the spirit of the Bob Marshall Wilderness with a line of sculpture art crafted from used horseshoes

The Fight Between Cornices and Spreadsheets in Rural America. Which One is Winning in Your Community?

Running the world for the interests of people who only value money will have us fighting with each other over who inherits a planet none of us can live on.

Community First! Village Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary – Supportive community for individuals coming out of chronic homelessness.

Inside the history, lessons, and triumphs of the revolutionary village, which provides housing and a supportive community for individuals coming out of chronic homelessness.

Your weekly Arts Missoula eNews – 12/28/2020 – First Night Spotlight Coming to you LIVE on NYE!

Events, Resources, and More!

Bozeman, Montana father-daughter, Ephie and Celia Risho write and publish their fantasy novel – “Phoenix Rising (The Elementalists, Book 1)”

The story follows a 12-year-old heroine’s journey navigating a world with pixies, wizards and other fantastical creatures. It’s primarily geared toward young adults and children, but Ephie said he’s heard from adults who loved it.

Film companies help Butte economy

Montana has become an incentive location for filmmakers after the 2019 MEDIA Act was passed, providing a State Tax Credit up to 35% of the base investment. However, while the film sets are saving money in the long run, local services are seeing immediate benefits after a short-lived tourism season.

“Headwaters” – Glacier National Park Debuts New Podcast

With support from nonprofit fundraising partner, park releases first installments of “Headwaters” podcast

The View From the Virtual Front Porch of Dunrovin Ranch in Lolo, Montana

People from around the world are building community at Dunrovin Ranch

Wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park 25 years ago. Where do they stand now?

“I thought it would be a rare person who would be able to see a wolf in Yellowstone but it’s become an industry, a phenomenon.”

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