Missoula Valley, MT December 2018

DECEMBER 2018

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Winter Marvel

THIS OLD HOUSE

FAMILY IS SPELLED F-O-S-T-E-R

BEARING WITNESS

LIFESTYLE LETTER

DECEMBER 2018 PUBLISHER

Mike Tucker | MTucker@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

Chelsea Agro | Chelsea.Agro@LifestylePubs.com MANAGING EDITOR

Erika Fredrickson | Erika.Fredrickson@LifestylePubs.com

Winter's portrait.

AT LAST, HERE WE ARE AT YEAR’S END. Like a critter who’s readied a nest, I’ve prepared for this season when our world goes white and the fever of long, busy days is hushed. I’ve picked up the yard and mended what needed mending before the ground turns solid cold. I’ve even coaxed my senses by burning candles that smell of pine, and I’ve dowsed my coffee with all sorts of seasonal creamers past the point of recognition. Winter is my time of rest and refuel.

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Khai Tran | Khai.Tran@LifestylePubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Chelsea Lyn Agro, Morgan Beavers, Carole Davenport, Shelby Humphreys CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Pamela Dunn-Parrish, Kylie Fisher, Bianca Sciotto Photography

I’m reveling in this season more than I ever have before, humming to nostalgic Christmas tunes and dreaming about chopping down the just-right tree that will stand proud, dressed in lights, in the heart of my home. I’m warm with that fireplace glow and I’m delighted when I step out into the biting air to hear coyotes yipping in the distance. Ever since my first winter in Montana, I’ve come to look forward to the glassy crust of snow under moonlight.

Nature’s scene, family, and friends—there is much to be celebrated this holiday season. I hope you, too, get the chance to unwrap and marvel at all the things that fill your days with a little more magic.

Our team at Missoula Valley Lifestyle is thankful for your readership, inspiring stories, and shared love for our community. Warmest wishes to you and yours!

Chelsea Lyn Agro, Editor

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ON THE COVER The Roxy Theater, celebrating the opening of the Montana Film Festival.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2018

FEATURES 14 Family is Spelled F-O-S-T-E-R Partnership for Children is the link between children in need and foster families.

18 This Old House Missoula's beloved movie house, The Roxy Theater.

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26 Hunting and Fishing and Camping, Oh My! The adventure enthusiast's guide for gifts at Bob Ward's Sports & Outdoors.

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Giving Back

34 Trend Setter 38 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Parting Thoughts

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HOLIDAY WISH TREE

right accommodations suitable for this time of year. There is fun to be had aboard a horse-drawn

You can help bring Christmas to life for the

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youth and seniors in need within our community.

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and returning the unwrapped gifts to the tree

by December 18. If you want to give yourself some

GROWING OUR TECH COMMUNITY

extra buying time, tags are available beginning on

An announcement was made for the plan of a

November 23. For more information and business

Tech and Innovation Campus coming to the Old

hours visit ShopSouthgate.com.

Sawmill District. The plan’s position it to be an inno-

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Winter days are a great time to take inventory of

ing into the Old Sawmill District this season and

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others are expected to follow. The area extends from

time. Do you have an old bike or spare bike parts

Cambium Place across Wyoming street and pro-

that you have been meaning to part with? The

vides an opportunity to construct several buildings

time has come! Missoula Free Cycles is always in

incrementally or simultaneously for a nominal cost

need of parts and tools. Donations of old clothes

for 160,000 to 200,000 square feet of commercial

are also good for cutting up into rags and more.

space with underground parking. The campus area

Plus, donating these items keeps them out of the

is expected to support more than 1,000 employees,

landfill! With Missoula being on the list of top ten

retail, food, and beverage, and outdoor common

cycling destinations within the United States, there

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is great opportunity to see the positive impact that

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bikes have on our local businesses and roadways.

Financial contributions are also appreciated to keep Missoula the biking city that it is! To view the current wish list, visit FreeCycles.org.

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As you create, Melissa will begin the conversation on the many cultural uses of adorning the home and front door with flowers and foliage. Visit EarthWithin.com for location of event.

WHITE CHRISTMAS AT U OF M Ring in a festive month with this enchanting holiday confection. Based on the classic 1954 film of the same name, this show tells the story of two World War II veterans who have a successful songand-dance act when they meet a pair of singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at the Columbia Inn in Vermont. The Inn, owned by the soldiers' former general, is in dire straits: no snow

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We are always accepting submissions for announce-

rate local winter foliage and locally sourced dried

ments you’d like to see included in our Around Town

flowers and herbs into a circle that represents the

section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact

gifts of 2018 with hopes of an abundant new year.

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FAMILY IS SPELLED F-O-S-T-E-R

PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN IS THE LINK BETWEEN CHILDREN IN NEED AND FOSTER FAMILIES

GIVING BACK

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THERE IS AN INNATE, GRAND DESIRE

ten-year-old Issac, and with the support, guid-

TO EFFECT POSITIVE CHANGE IN OUR

ance, and training provided by PFC, they are

WORLD. It dwells within us, and however

excited to become a forever family through the

small or insignificant our efforts may seem,

legal adoption of Issac.

real change begins at home with how we love our families.

Ashton and Sarah, fellow members of our community, wanted to make a difference by

“We set out to make a difference in the life of a hurting child. What we didn’t realize is how much love and joy Issac would bring into our lives,” said Ashton.

opening their hearts and their home as fos-

Feeling qualified to be a foster parent can take

ter parents to a child in need. They did so

a serious hit to our ego—is my home perfect? Is

through Partnership for Children (PFC), a

the care I can provide good enough? Can I hold

local organization that has brought healing

all of the answers to all of the questions? Am

and hope to children and families for more

I good enough to do this? Ashton emphasized

than twenty years. They introduce safe, nur-

how he is far from perfect.

turing adults into the lives of these young-

“Wonderfully flawed,” laughed Sarah. “We

sters who have suffered, through no fault of

both are. We blow it. We get mad.” They agree,

their own, from chronic lack of care or signif-

keeping a good sense of humor is the most

icant early childhood trauma.

important aspect of being good foster parents.

The relationship is the intersection of two vul-

Foster care through this Missoula-based pro-

nerable paths, but like all good things, the best

gram emphasizes therapeutic care before, during,

moments are the ones we don’t see coming.

and after the placement of the child. Partnership

Last year, Ashton and Sarah made the life-changing call. They are foster parents to

for Children Foster Care Coordinator Heather Hunt described the program.

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“Our goal is to resolve early traumatic expe-

There is an undeniable connection among

riences by deepening healthy relationships.

Sarah, Ashton, and Issac. Isaac snuggled up

Foster parents are crucial in this process and

next to Ashton and easily expressed himself,

we need them now more than ever,” said

often with humor, in a way that brought forth his

Heather. “We currently have over 4,000 children

personality and served as a testimony for the

in the Montana foster care system and many are

safe, nurtured life he now leads.

waiting for permanent homes.”

While challenges from his past and present

The process begins by training families,

will never be completely absent, the frequency

completing the licensing process, and making

and severity are much less with the love and

a match with a waiting child that is a good fit

support of Partnership for Children and his fos-

for the family. They provide individual and family

ter parents. And that’s the goal—giving a child

therapy and in-home support for when and if

the opportunity to value him or herself, and lov-

things become difficult. PFC continues to sup-

ing them all the while.

port families beyond adoption with outpatient therapy and educational opportunities.

Home support services are vital to the success of Partnership for Children. Ashton advises other parents to utilize respite time.

“Since we’re all in treatment in this program, it’s so beneficial to take a break,” said Ashton.

Sarah’s advice is to be your best advocate.

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Call Heather Hunt at 406.541.3672 or

we’ve had Issac in our home,” said Sarah.

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YOU SEE IT ALL OVER MISSOULA— MODERN

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SECTS WITH OLD MEMORIES TO BRING TOGETHER A 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY. It’s the new nostalgia.

One example: The Roxy Theater. This 1930s Art Deco revival movie house hosts thoughtful cinema, film festivals, and community gatherings.

When was the first time you saw a film at The Roxy? Your answer is a good indicator of how long you’ve lived in Missoula. Maybe you remember the days before multiplex money makers, when feature films moved across the bridge, from The Wilma, for a second run. Maybe you and your college buddies sneaked in the back door and zig-zagged along the sticky floor to find a cheap seat (if you could find one that wasn’t broken).

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Or, recently, you walked into the welcoming lobby, stomped the snow from your feet, and melted into the buttery waft of triple organic popcorn while spotting a friend you haven’t seen in a while.

Tammy

Bodlovic,

Development

Director, enjoys the warm, neighborly vibe within The Roxy’s historic walls.

“This is the job for me. I love interacting with the community. I’m enamored with the building and its history,” said Tammy. The Roxy building turned 81 years old this year. Originally configured as a single, larger theater, the building has gone through major changes, even surviving the 1994 fire.

Renovations have reconfigured the space by splitting it into three theaters and a cozier lobby. Upstairs, Roxy staff run operations under the direction of Mike Steinberg, Executive Director.

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the Missoula Project for Nonprofit Excellence. Retooling led to “Redeco,” a two-year fundraising campaign.

Those funds allowed The Roxy to expand beyond a simple show house.

By adding community memberships, a second digital projector, and a cabaret license, the theater matured into what it is today. Perhaps the most visible sign of The Roxy’s renewal is the theater marquee. An exact replica of its 1937 original, the marquee exemplifies how nostalgic memory can blend with modern technology.

In

2018,

The

Roxy

resurrected

another piece of history. Two 35mm projectors, from the 1980s, now allow Missoulians to enjoy classic films in their original format.

“It takes two 35mm projectors, running at once, to show those films,” explained Tammy. “Now we can show old favorites like Casablanca and silent Charlie Chaplin pictures. We’re planning on showing at least one 35mm film each month.” That makes The Roxy the only theater in Montana to show 35mm films on a regular basis.

The inspiration for adding the format came from a well-known film,

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Red Skies Of Montana. “But it’s only available in 35mm,” said Tammy. “That’s what got the theater thinking about reinstalling 35mm projectors.”

Bringing back 35mm seems like a natural fit with The Roxy’s mission to engage Missoula audiences in cinema culture. However, they’ve also made room to showcase the best in today’s filmmaking, as well. Hosting two festivals each year—the International Wildlife Film Festival and the Montana Film Festival—has brought an even broader variety of films to town.

The Montana Film Festival (MTFF) celebrated its fourth run this year. While submissions are not required to be filmed in Montana, or be about Montana subjects, many of this year’s makers have roots here. Mark Shogren, Cinematographer on the film What Is Done, grew up in Missoula but moved to New York to start making movies.

“Back then, you couldn’t make films here,” explained Mark. “Now that we have digital, we can make projects like this one. It’s really a hand-made film.”

Alana Waksman, Co-Director of the festival, helped to curate the annual festival this year with Co-Director Marshall Granger and Co-Producers/Co-Creators Andrew Rizzo and Aaron Roos. MTFF showcases the originality of new, critically acclaimed CONTINUED >

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independent fiction films that have done well at festivals such as the Sundance Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, and SXSW, as well as locally made films.

“A lot of festivals in Missoula and Montana feature documentary films, and so part of the intention of the creators of Montana Film Festival was to have a fiction film festival where we can highlight films that import perspectives from all over the world into our community in Missoula,” said Alana.

Film festivals have brought world culture to Missoula, but local talent has made The Roxy a hot gathering spot.

Renting theater space has become a popular way for local creatives to share their work. Missoulians have presented live plays, hosted album release parties, and delivered stand-up comedy.

The Roxy also rents theater space for private events, like birthday parties with private movie showings.

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“Last fiscal year, we coordinated with 190 community partners on public and private events,” Tammy said.

What is it about the Missoula community that makes The Roxy work?

Tammy’s answer is both practical and heartfelt.

“With the loss of The Crystal and The Silver Theater, we are the only midsize, affordable option in town,” she said. “Really, though, Missoula is primed to support local businesses and organizations.

We have a generous community filled with people who are hungry for these kinds of films. We’re filling a need for the type of films that Missoulians want to see.”

Even more Missoulians will get to see those films thanks to recent improvements. The facility already offers on-screen captioning and hearing devices. Families can expect to see kid-friendly movies on the calendar as part of the “Roxy Jr.” weekend film series. With eyes on a third and final DCP projector, capacity for popular indie and first-run releases will grow.

CATCH A HOLIDAY CLASSIC AT THE ROXY THEATER! December 2: Fiddler on the Roof sing-a-long December 13: Love Actually December 16: Elf December 20: Die Hard December 22 & 23: It’s a Wonderful Life December 29 & 30: Charlie Chaplin, City Lights December 31: Kung Fu movie marathon For a full listing of Holiday films, showtimes and to purchase tickets, visit TheRoxyTheater.org

As Missoula expands and changes, The Roxy will evolve right along with it. However, you’ll still find Super 8 cameras and celluloid film strips tucked inside the candy case. If there’s one thing that the new nostalgia proves, it’s the idea that the more we embrace technology, the more we reminisce about the tactile days of an analog world.

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FOLLOWING CLOSELY ON THE COATTAILS OF AUTUMNAL AND WINTER HOLIDAYS, THE CELEBRATION OF THE NEW YEAR CAN OFTEN BE OVERLOOKED DUE TO AN UNDERSTANDABLE DESIRE TO TAKE A BREAK FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE SEASON. But, a holiday that celebrates past memories and the opportunity for both new experiences and a fresh start shouldn’t lack any of

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PARTING THOUGHTS

Bearing Witness ARTICLE MORGAN BEAVERS

ALWAYS REVELING IN THE WORLD AROUND HIM,

every single morning and it was only my witnessing it

THOREAU ONCE WROTE, “EVERY LEAF AND TWIG

that was the rarity. I like to think it’s only me missing out.

WAS THIS MORNING COVERED WITH A SPARKLING

I get attached to these moments, and I start to seek

ICE ARMOR; EVEN THE GRASSES IN EXPOSED

them. But the beauty of them seems to be in their

FIELDS WERE HUNG WITH INNUMERABLE DIA-

unexpectedness. I’m sure if I got up before dawn every

MOND PENDANTS, WHICH JINGLED MERRILY WHEN

day during the winter and made my way up Sentinel,

BRUSHED BY THE FOOT OF THE TRAVELER. It was

I’d see this again, or something similar, but that isn’t

literally the wreck of jewels and the crash of gems…”

quite the point. Being entirely bewildered by beauty

I recall an early morning walk up Mount Sentinel

unexpected, simple and everyday in its nature yet wild

in early winter last year, before the snow had stuck.

enough to send the mind and heart spinning, that is

I started early with my dog, my hands frozen from the

what I hope for when I go out.

bitter cold and a headlamp so I could see. But as we

But Thoreau cautions us: “Such beauty is ever—nei-

reached the M, bright, golden sunlight beamed from

ther here nor there, now nor then—neither in Rome nor in

behind Sentinel’s peak and began to illuminate Missoula

Athens, but wherever there is a soul to admire. If I seek her

below. We passed the M as daylight was breaking and

elsewhere because I do not find her at home, my search

continued on up the forest service road.

will prove a fruitless one.”

When the sun finally rose above Sentinel’s peak, it

I won’t be in Montana forever. In fact, this is probably

flooded the entire mountainside with a golden warmth,

my last winter in Montana for a while, and each time

backlighting millions of blades of grass covered in spar-

I recall this bittersweet fact, I want to hold onto these

kling ice. Every single blade, every leaf, every twig, every

moments with all I’ve got. I revel in the seasons, but fall

pebble looked like a jewel. Yet, the orange, yellow, and

and winter are my favorites, and I think it’s because of

burgundy remnants of fall remained vivid and proud

the way they come in quickly, sprinkle colors and spar-

inside their winter coating: it was like a sea of fire had

kles and mysteries galore, then disappear into cold still-

been frozen in a second and maintained its richness of

ness as secretly as they came. I chase them and try to

color. I have never seen anything so stunning in my entire

catch them, and they only seem to move on even faster.

life. I sat on the frozen ground for a few minutes looking

So I remember Thoreau, and I remind myself that I can

very closely at one particular bush with the appearance

revel all I want in these sweet surprises, but I must also

of a chandelier, and I understood nothing of how it came

remember that it is not only on a wintry Mount Sentinel,

to be but felt lifted and excited about the sight.

or in the autumn streets of Missoula, or in the peaceful

I’m not sure if it was merely a case of changing tem-

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valleys of Montana that beauty exists in abundance.

peratures—perhaps we’d had a wet night, then the morn-

The beauty is in our ability to see it; in our opening

ing cold froze the layer of water encasing everything—or

ourselves to its presence. When we remember this, we

maybe it was the elevation that produced this gemlike

will likely find ourselves reveling in the present—wher-

appearance on the hills, or maybe this magic happened

ever it may be.

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