What Causes Success?

Wed. Feb. 29th, 2012

Countless volumes have been written over the years about the causes of failure. I thought I would explore the other side of this issue and speculate on the causes of success. Why are Border’s Books, Linens and Things, and Circuit City out of…

January Real Estate Report

Wed. Feb. 29th, 2012

The trend of a busier winter in the Real Estate market has continued through January. As I reported last month, the number of sales increased from 2010 to 2011 by 12%. However, fourth quarter sales rose 17% in 2011 versus 2010, illustrating an…

Exercise to Reduce your “Entrepreneurial” Stress

Wed. Feb. 29th, 2012

Being an entrepreneur can be a very rewarding experience. It can also be extremely stressful at times and you will certainly have your ups and downs.One thing I do to relieve stress and to keep a positive attitude is to lace up my shoes and head out…

The Father of Invention Made in Montana: Walk’n’Chair™

Wed. Feb. 29th, 2012

If necessity is the mother of invention, inspiration is certainly the father. Lloyd Lautzenhiser, one of the inventors of the Walk’n’Chairâ„¢, was originally inspired by the needs of his grandfather, a farmer, who needed a…

Hawk Talk Runs Down Local Businesses

Wed. Feb. 29th, 2012

Gem Gallery: Don Baide Run down: Jewelry has always been Don Baide’s passion, in high school he learned how to cut gems and went on to pursue a degree in metals at MSU. He started a business at home, and it quickly grew into what today is the Gem…

Digging Up Great Beer in Butte

Wed. Feb. 29th, 2012

Anybody who has ever been to Butte knows that it is a one of a kind city. It is therefore fitting that Butte’s Quarry Brewing Company, run by Chuck and Lyza Schnabel, is a one of a kind brewery. I visited Quarry’s new location on one cold…

Mama Mac’s Bakery and Sandwich Shop

Wed. Feb. 29th, 2012

Located just south of the Exxon at Four Corners, Mama Mac’s Bakery and Sandwich Shop is held in the cedar sided building; for as long as I can remember. Employees arrive at 4:30 AM to start baking the batters and doughs that magically turn into…

An Attempt at Winter

Wed. Feb. 29th, 2012

My alarm started singing to me at 6:45 AM. Yes, my alarm sings — it doesn’t chirp — a lovely little song that repeats the phrase, “Get up.” I hazily hit snooze and told my phone I didn’t want to get up, that it…

Four Legged Racing

Wed. Feb. 29th, 2012

Runners, like many athletes, have their routines and rituals. Many must run with music, some have to run alone, and there are runners who enjoy constant companionship when logging the miles. While company and conversation can help keep your mind off…

Richard Smith

Wed. Feb. 29th, 2012

Richard Smith is a local nature photographer and woodworker. Intrigued by photos and books of the West as a child, Richard headed to Rocky Mountain College in Billings during the sixties. The reality of working on ranches, hunting in the mountains…

Fast Pass: reserved timeslot on the Lone Peak Tram

Tue. Feb. 28th, 2012

Big Sky Resort is excited to announce the pilot Fast Pass program, where guests can get a complimentary pass for a reserved timeslot on the Lone Peak Tram. On Saturdays and Sundays during March of 2012, guests may show their season pass or lift…

Call For Artists

Sat. Feb. 25th, 2012

The Ennis Arts Association will hold its 17th Annual Madison Valley Arts Festival Saturday, August 11, 2012. Artists working in all media are invited to submit entries for this juried show. The festival will take place in Peter T.’s Park, in…

Bray Days Exhibit at MSU Exit Gallery through March 9

Wed. Feb. 22nd, 2012

The ASMSU Exit Gallery is hosting “Bray Days”, an exhibition of ceramics by current resident artists of the Archie Bray Foundation. The exhibition will be displayed in the Exit Gallery February 20th through March 9th. Bray artists Nick…

Call for Scripts for 10-Minute Play Festival Deadline April 6

Mon. Feb. 20th, 2012

The Blue Slipper Theatre, Livingston, Montana, announces an open call for scripts for its 10-Minute Play Festival to be held in May 2012. Playwrights new and established are invited to send us their best work for the chance to have it produced on our…

Child Development Day/New Student Enrollment

Wed. Feb. 15th, 2012

Join us Monday, March 5th at the Bozeman Public Library from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Registration materials will be available for new students, K-5. We’ll have representatives from more than 20 local organizations providing valuable information and…