What would people do for a year's supply (or 52 cases) of Black Star Beer? More than a thousand spectators, some from as far away as the South Pacific, found out Saturday during the Whitefish Winter Carnival and Black Star Beer Barter, hosted at the Great Northern Brewing Company.
Everything from an old bus to a fire dance were judged by a five-person panel, which included pro skiers Andy Mahre and Lynsey Dyer.
In the end, three entrees scored the top prize of a year's supply of beer. The winners: Troy Nooroa, who traveled all the way from the Cook Islands, to present his fire-dancing skills; pro skaterboarders Al Partanen and David Gravette who wowed the crowd with endless tricks and jumps; and Parker Beeson, who offered his vintage 1970 Volkswagon Bus, dubbed the “ultimate party bus.”
A fourth offering also captivated the judges panel. Cancer survivor Peggy Miller pledged to walk 52 laps in an upcoming Relay for Life and the brewery offered a $5,000 donation to the American Cancer Society in her name.
To see what you may have missed, check out this video from the weekend's festivities.
Read Everything from an old bus to a fire dance were judged by a five-person panel, which included pro skiers Andy Mahre and Lynsey Dyer.
In the end, three entrees scored the top prize of a year's supply of beer. The winners: Troy Nooroa, who traveled all the way from the Cook Islands, to present his fire-dancing skills; pro skaterboarders Al Partanen and David Gravette who wowed the crowd with endless tricks and jumps; and Parker Beeson, who offered his vintage 1970 Volkswagon Bus, dubbed the “ultimate party bus.”
A fourth offering also captivated the judges panel. Cancer survivor Peggy Miller pledged to walk 52 laps in an upcoming Relay for Life and the brewery offered a $5,000 donation to the American Cancer Society in her name.
To see what you may have missed, check out this video from the weekend's festivities.
Comments (0) TotalOnce again, fearless penguins descended on Whitefish City Beach to brave the cold waters of Whitefish Lake during the 2012 Whitefish Winter Carnival Penguin Plunge and fundraiser for Special Olympics Montana. In the afternoon, hours after the dip in the icy water, downtown Whitefish heated up with the Grand Parade along Central Avenue.
Click the image or use the arrows to see more photos from the Penguin Plunge and Grand Parade.
Read Click the image or use the arrows to see more photos from the Penguin Plunge and Grand Parade.
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| Cover and photo courtesy of Heidi A. Long |
The role that a cookbook can play in promoting homelessness awareness may not be apparent at first glance, though it becomes clearer after an earnest contemplation of the relationship between food and comfort.
Heidi Long, a professional photographer and board member at Kalispell’s Samaritan House homeless shelter, points out that the term “comfort food” has meaning. Food is intrinsically tied to some of our sweetest memories, including those childhood family dinners that, through the amplifying tendencies of nostalgia, have turned many of our mothers into legendary cooks.
Read Heidi Long, a professional photographer and board member at Kalispell’s Samaritan House homeless shelter, points out that the term “comfort food” has meaning. Food is intrinsically tied to some of our sweetest memories, including those childhood family dinners that, through the amplifying tendencies of nostalgia, have turned many of our mothers into legendary cooks.
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I’m happy to announce that Chef’s Table returned for its seventh season beginning Jan. 27, featuring Flathead Valley Community College culinary arts students delivering exceptional cuisine, service and entertainment to Flathead Valley patrons. The program enables first-year students to complete their culinary arts internships while showcasing their skills and talents to community members and visitors to the valley.
When you attend a Chef’s Table dinner, you’ll enjoy light hors d’oeuvres followed by a three-course dinner that varies each week.
Read When you attend a Chef’s Table dinner, you’ll enjoy light hors d’oeuvres followed by a three-course dinner that varies each week.
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It is said that life imitates art, but Betsey Hurd will tell you that her paintings seek to imitate the nuances of her very equestrian life. Horses are more than half-ton herbivores to her; they are inspiration and a way of life.
Hurd was recently chosen as this year’s Treasured Montana Artist, an honor bestowed by Secretary of State Linda McCulloch. An exhibit of Hurd’s work will be on display until May 2012 in the front lobby of McCulloch’s office, located in the state Capitol in Helena.
Read Hurd was recently chosen as this year’s Treasured Montana Artist, an honor bestowed by Secretary of State Linda McCulloch. An exhibit of Hurd’s work will be on display until May 2012 in the front lobby of McCulloch’s office, located in the state Capitol in Helena.
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"What would you do or trade for a year’s supply of Black Star beer?”
That’s the question posed again by Great Northern Brewing Company for the second annual Black Star Beer Barter held in Whitefish on Feb. 4.
Read That’s the question posed again by Great Northern Brewing Company for the second annual Black Star Beer Barter held in Whitefish on Feb. 4.
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Sitting in the cozy Kalispell apartment he and his wife Winogene call home, Bruce McIntyre looks every part a retired doctor. He’s got a head of white hair, plaid sneakers and a blue sweater that matches his eyes.
At age 91, he’s earned the comfortable recliner he’s resting in. But Bruce is also resting on some notable royal laurels: he is the earliest Whitefish Winter Carnival King Ullr still alive.
Read At age 91, he’s earned the comfortable recliner he’s resting in. But Bruce is also resting on some notable royal laurels: he is the earliest Whitefish Winter Carnival King Ullr still alive.
Comments (0) TotalIf you've ever wanted to sing your heart out or show off a bizarre talent, and you're a student or employee at Flathead Valley Community College, then you'll want to mark Feb. 16 on your calendar. That's the day of auditions for the third annual "FVCC's Got Talent" competition. The event is sponsored by the community college's student government and is scheduled for March 16. Prizes are awarded to the top performers.
The deadline to register for auditions is Feb. 14. For more information contact Sharon Randolph at 756-3981 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
And for a preview of who you may be going up against, check out this video from last year's competition.
Read The deadline to register for auditions is Feb. 14. For more information contact Sharon Randolph at 756-3981 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
And for a preview of who you may be going up against, check out this video from last year's competition.
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