Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
Good morning, Missoula.
🏘️ Community
The historic Lolo School building is getting ready for a move as the Holt Heritage Center family seeks to raise $50,000 to save it and display it at their museum on Lolo Creek Road.
Logistics for permits and ground work + moves are underway.
UM Alumni Association marks its 125th anniversary with student-developed beer 1901+ brewed with Montana ingredients at Draught Works.
Alumni and students will join a tasting event at 4 p.m. Friday, May 1 at the taproom on Toole Ave in Missoula.
Planet Kids, a free service by YWCA Missoula that supports safe custody exchanges, faces funding uncertainty from potential federal cuts — YWCA Missoula is seeking local funds to keep the program running.
Three outdoor markets return this weekend with the Farmers' Market near Higgins Avenue, the People's Market on Pine Street, and the Clark Fork River Market under the bridge between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., while a new Moonlight Market debuts Saturday, May 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Caras Park featuring food, music, and games.
🎭 Culture
Giving Art to Missoula, a local nonprofit, transforms donated supplies into affordable art resources — supporting creative reuse and sustainability in our community.
The organization is fundraising for a new vehicle to expand its reach statewide.
May brings a busy outdoor concert season to Missoula and Bonner as Modest Mouse, Trey Anastasio and others are set to perform at Top Hat, The Wilma & KettleHouse Amphitheater.
Tickets are on sale for events throughout the month.
A retrospective article highlights how Missoula in 1926 combated bothersome flies with long-handled swatters and natural bug powder — all while residents stayed dapper during prohibition.
The piece draws from Missoula Sentinel ads to bring a century-old local perspective to life.
📰 Economy
A new survey shows Montana farmers are facing record fertilizer and fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict—forcing tough decisions as commodity values remain at 1980 levels.
🎉 Missoula Events
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Jazzoula Festival
6-10 p.m. — Zootown Arts Community Center — $30 Artist Supporter / $28 General / $15 Students — Experience the finest jazz from Montana's artists at the premiere festival since 1984.
Garden City Brewfest
12-6 p.m. — Caras Park — $20 for a taster glass — Experience Montana’s ORIGINAL BrewFest with over 50 beers, ciders, and more in the heart of Missoula.
Common Ground: A Conversation About Montana's Public Lands, Climate, Water, and Wildlife
Join local experts for an open community conversation with leading voices in wildlife, climate, water, and public lands. Together, we'll explore what's at stake for Montana's natural heritage, what's working, and how we can collectively navigate the challenges ahead.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra Live
8 PM – 12 AM — The Wilma — Ticket prices vary — Experience the sounds of Unknown Mortal Orchestra from their latest album, V, in an intimate setting.
The California Honeydrops - Lovin' Made Easy Tour
7-11 p.m. — The Wilma — Cost info not specified — Experience the electrifying retro-soul sound of The California Honeydrops performing live.
Beast Your Biz 2026
4-7 p.m. — Zootown Arts Community Center — No-host bar — Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and kick off your learning journey with appetizers and networking.
2nd Annual Sidewalk Sale
2nd Annual Sidewalk Sale, with racks starting at $5. The sale is from 10-4 at 1008 Burlington Ave. Missoula.
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