2009 Festival of Nations Pictures
by Gary Robson
Have a look at some of our favorite pictures from the 59th Annual Festival of Nations, the first weekend in August.
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2009 Festival of Nations Pictures, Part 2
by Gerald Davidson
Here are more 2009 Festival of Nations pictures. This set is contributed by Gerald Davidson, a former Festival board member.
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A New Food Bank in Bridger
Megan Mansfield and Rene Sandretto-McLees are the core team behind the newest food bank in the county. In addition to the Joliet Pantry and BareTooth Cupboards in Red Lodge, Bridger Community Food Bank is now open the second and fourth Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 in the basement of the Lutheran church on 3rd and Pryor.
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A New Red Lodge Motorcycle Rally?
by Gary Robson
For those who have followed the Beartooth Rally since its inception, it will come as no surprise that there is a good deal of contention in town about it. Rod Bastian of Beartooth IGA wants to change that, by reinventing the rally from the ground up.
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Beartooth Nature Center-Behind the Scenes
by Gary Robson
On August 29, the Beartooth Nature Center held a special "behind the scenes" event. We have pictures!
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Cow Poetry: Curse the Fence.
The grass that I'm eating is green
But on the other side of the fence
Is the greenest grass I've ever seen
In a field oh, so immense...
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Get Into Yellowstone Free
Enjoy Free Admission to America's First National Park!
You can't get much closer to nature than in Yellowstone National Park, and what greater way to celebrate summer than with free entrance to America's first national park. Visit Yellowstone August 15 and 16, and receive free admission.
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High Water on the West Fork
A severe weather warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday, July 27 approximately when these pictures were taken along Rock Creek.
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Music Review: 10MT40s
by Alex Rochon
I've had the privilege of seeing 10mt40's (formerly Dyonisain and Desecrating Mary) about half a dozen times in Missoula, and have to say I'm one of their biggest fans. These noxious weeds stabbed their roots deep into the heart of our little town the better part of 5 years ago, and they haven't stopped since. Like a virus they spread their fan base, and a wake of mayhem, west to Missoula.
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Pictures from August 31 Hyvonen Road Fire in Fox
by Gary Robson
On Monday afternoon, August 31 2009, a bolt of lightning struck the James barn on the West Bench on Hyvonen Road in Fox. It contained a tractor and 600 tons of hay.
New pictures added Tuesday, Sep 1 at 9:00am
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September Sneak Preview
The September Local Rag comes out on Friday. Here's a look at what you'll be reading in it!
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Shakespeare in the Parks 2009
Photographer and Local Rag columnist Gene Rodman provides pictures of the August 30 Shakespeare in the Parks production of The Tempest.
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Tibetan Monks to Create Sand Mandala in Red Lodge
by Allison Smith-Estelle
Two Tibetan monks will be in Red Lodge August 21-23 to construct a sacred sand mandala. Sand mandalas are unique to the Tibetan culture. They are created by hand and embody traditional meditative designs that represent the universal qualities of harmony, balance, community and wisdom.
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Beer Snob:
Beer and Temperature
by Gary Robson
"We've got the coldest beer in town," proclaims the sign at the mini-mart. "I can't believe the English like to drink their beer warm," scoffs the guy on the barstool next to you. We all talk about the temperature of beer, but few people take the time to understand the effect it really has on the drink.
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by Randy Tracy
I have been harping on the "light, acidic, refreshing summer white wine" thing for months now, and am going to quit, eventually. But I still have a few lively whites to praise this month.
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Cooking with John:
It's Summertime and the Cooking is Easy
by John Overton
Our daughter went to culinary school in Missouri, and she picked up some great recipes from that experience. One of those recipes is simply called, "Our Favorite Salad." The recipe for the salad, and the honey poppyseed dressing that it's served with, are here on page 34.
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by Jeff Ewelt
Do you realize we are the only mammal that drinks the milk of another mammal? When you think about it, it's actually pretty gross. I've always loved the unique trait of mammals to produce milk. Even we, as humans, possess this talent--and yes, it is possible for men to produce milk too.
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by Jay West
With Sunday evenings in July and August so often hot, composed salads are good things for dinner. What's a composed salad? A composed salad is pretty much any salad that is not a tossed salad. It includes jell-o salads, but this article isn't about any jell-o salads. Of course, we do have to mention gelatin, which is a byproduct of butchering cows. What we're talking about this month is the kind of salad where you lay ingredients out in separate piles on a platter and diners pick out what they want for their salad. It's the original salad bar.
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by Gene Rodman
This summer we've been lucky to have a high school student intern with us. Along with helping us with the mundane parts of a business, we have been helping her understand all that's involved in running a gallery, and the craft of photography in general.
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Tat Chat:
Think about that tat--you may change your mind
by Jody De Carlo
You are closer to making a decision about your latest and greatest tattoo. A lot of visualizing has probably taken place between you and your artist or consultant. But there may be more to consider, if you haven't already...
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Green Scene:
Saving Energy Equals Saving Money
by Deb Muth
Thank you to all who attended the Red Lodge City Council meeting on June 9, 2009; your presence shows that we care about our future in beautiful Red Lodge, Montana. It also demonstrates that there is a need to disseminate information about the funding of reductions in our carbon footprint. This Climate Protection Group (CPG) of citizens who research the ways and means and funding of this commitment is ready to answer your questions.
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by Corey Thompson
Red Lodge has long had the reputation as a "Northern Exposure" type of place. The town turkeys, deer, and the occasional moose roaming around are tolerated and, most of the time, a curiosity. But the summer's town bears are something else. They have become nothing more than a scary town nuisance. How long have they been coming around? Locals can't remember a time when there weren't bears in town during the summer.
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by Ryan Sankey
Allow me to preface this article by saying; I am not pointing fingers at anyone. Rather, I am presenting this information as a sort of press release for those who did not get the memo. So, with that being said, let it be known; the crystal fad is over!
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by Doug Robson
Public Enemies is a movie focusing on the great John Dillinger, and Melvin Purvis, the man dedicated to bringing him down, along with most other famous mobsters of the 1930s. As many know, I'm a big fan of Johnny Depp (Dillinger), and that's because he changes with every movie; and not just in character, but in acting style, in appearance, and as an overall actor. The Johnny Depp of Pirates of the Caribbean, Edward Scissorhands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Sweeney Todd are all totally different actors; that's the brilliance behind Depp's performance. This movie doesn't change that perspective on him whatsoever. Some argue he closely related to Sweeney Todd in this role, but he's still miles from that character. He's a new man entirely: John Dillinger. This is Public Enemies.
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