Trail Listening Post

Charley Macorn swings by The Morning Trail to tell Robert Chase about HomeGrown Comedy Presents: "The Last Comedy Show on Earth." The show is on New Year's Eve at the new ZACC on Main Street starting at 7:30 PM.

John Floridis swung by Trail Studios with Ed Stalling to talk to Tommy on The Lunchbox about their Missoula Winter Benefit Concerts 2019.

Floridis and Stalling are performing three different shows on December 20th, 21st, and 22nd. 100% of the proceeds go to benefitting organizations. This is an opportunity to relax from all of the stress of the holiday season, enjoy fantastic local music, and as Floridis says himself, "Just chill." For more information, visit www.johnfloridis.com.

Development Director Kathryn Hungerford of Missoula Aging Services swings by The Trail to talk to Robert Chase about this year's Giving Tree Program. Each tag on a Giving Tree will let you know what your generous financial contribution will do to help an older adult in the community.

Put a little love in your heart and find a Giving Tree at any one of these fine locations:

o Subaru of Missoula, 1600 Stephens Avenue
o Orange Street Food Farm, 701 South Orange Street
o Missoula Aging Services, 337 Stephens Avenue
o The Missoulian, 500 South Higgins Avenue
o County Administration Office, 199 West Pine
o Missoula Public Library, 301 East Main Street
o Missoula Courthouse Rotunda, 200 West Broadway
o Missoula Animal Control, 6700 Butler Creek Road

Director of Development and Marketing Erin Wilkins from United Way of Missoula County visits Robert Chase on The Morning Trail to tell us about the United Way's Year-End Giving Campaign and what they do for Missoula County.

Mike Smith is joined on The Trail Lunchbox by Missoula band Motorhome! They visited the studios ahead of their record release party last week, and they played some tunes, shared their origin story, and provided a few thoughts about what went into their latest record.

For more information about Motorhome, visit their Facebook page @motorhomeband.

Director of Global and Cultural Affairs at Arts Missoula Udo Fluck swings by The Trail again to tell everyone about the Fall World View Film Film Series ar the Roxy. The final film in the series is "Exit Through the Gift Shop" on December 9 at 7 PM.

Robert Chase is joined by Aylette Wright from Partners in Home Care to discuss their upcoming Tree of Life Ceremony.

In December, Partners In Home Care’s Hospice program holds an event to honor and remember those who have died. It’s called the Tree of Life Ceremony. The evening event starts with a brief lighting of the tree at Rose Memorial Park. 

Everyone is then invited to meet at St. Paul Lutheran Church for the Tree of Life Ceremony. This time of remembrance and healing is open to all. This happens on Tuesday, December 10th with the tree lighting beginning at 6 PM.

Missoula Symphony Orchestra & Chorale Director Dean Peterson and Guest Conductor Gordon Johnson swing by the Trail's Lunchbox with Tommy to talk about Holiday Pops on December 7th and 8th.

The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without Missoula Symphony Orchestra's annual Holiday Pops concert featuring their orchestra and chorale! Guest Conductor Gordon Johnson along with Chorale Director Dean Peterson will delight audiences with songs including Candlelight Carol, Hanukah Fiddle Rondo, Many Moods of Christmas and of course, We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Expect some surprises as well!

To purchase tickets, call (406) 721-3194 or visit missoulasymphony.org.

It's National Adopt A Senior Pet Month. Sarah Boggs, Promotions Director here at the Trail 1033 joins Tommy live on the air along with Gizmo to discuss not only the incredible working being done by PugPals.org but their need for volunteers, donations and most of all - homes for nearly 30 special needs and senior pugs.

Get involved in any way possible -->  https://pugpals.org/

Maria Zepeda and Anthony Brown from the Montana Area Music Association (MAMA) came through The Trail to talk to Robert Chase about an event they are hosting at the ZACC on Friday, November 15th.

Join MAMA at the ZACC for a night of Missoula music and conversation with local music lovers and other visionaries. Doors open at 6:30, and the show is from 7-10 PM. MAMA connects and empowers musicians while working to sustain a healthy musical community for the great state of Montana.