Trail Listening Post

Arleeann Santoro of JDRF's One Walk stopped by to talk about this Sunday's event at Ogren Park. Robert Chase will once again host and emcee the event. All the details are at www.JDRF.org.

The Trail Lunchbox wraps up Earth Week celebrations with Bill Caras, owner of Caras Nursery. Bill discusses the flowers and trees set to bloom in Missoula the next few weeks, fills us in on the best plants to get into the ground to start a healthy garden, and even tells us a little bit of the history of the 100 + year nursery AND Caras Park! 

Community Engagement Manager for Home Resource, Jeremy Drake, joined Alanya on the Trail Lunchbox to talk about all of the great things Home Resource provides for our community...including their very first Fixit Clinic happening this Saturday. From bathtubs to doornobs to light fixtures to paint...Home Resource has it all!

Dr. Chrostopher Hahn from the UM School of Music stopped by the Morning Trail to talk about Saturday's Celebrate Piano Series concert. Without a doubt the only interview I've ever conducted with a PHD that references reefer, Chopin, the importance of music as a connection for people and my impending retirement from radio. I love having Chris in the studio.

Craig

Not only is Logjam Presents bringing some EPIC music to Montana, but they are leaders in the world of connecting live music to sustainability. Logjam's Green Initiative coordinator, Chase Bjornson, joins Alanya on the Lunchbox to discuss all of the ways Logjam has eliminated single use items at all of their venues, a hint at some of their future sustainability plans, and Chase's personal goals to live an off-grid live in a custom van he is building. 

Layne & Emi from the Good Food Store join Alanya on the Trail Lunchbox to continue our celebration of Earth Week. It is no secret that the Good Food Store is an integral part of our sustainable community... As we approach Earth Day (4/22, officially)- we'll hear about just a few of the events they are sponsoring and how you can make your next trip to the Good Food Store a little less wasteful. 

Alanya is celebrating Earth Week on the Trail Lunchbox! All week long, she will be joined by various community members to discuss their unique approaches to a more sustainable Missoula. We're kicking off the week with Lee Tavenner, owner of Solar Plexus LLC in Missoula. Lee discusses how to start your journey to solar energy, what happens in the sun-less winter months, and fills us in about Hydro Plants and how they work. 

The Western Montana LGBTIQ Community Center is hosting their 14th annual Black & White Ball - Strike a Pose! It happens this Saturday (4/20) at the Holiday Inn Parkside. Board member Andy Nelson talks about the event and the mission of the Community Center.

Craig

Luke Softich from Rockin' Rudy's stopped by Friday to talk about National Record Store Day coming up tomorrow (Saturday the 13th). Always a pleasure to have Luke in the studio. A genuinely nice person who knows a ton about music. We talked vinyl, Record Store Day, and being a proud parent. Oh, and he brought me a six-pack - of root beer. Like I said. A nice person.

Craig

I have interviewed Darko Butorac, Music Director of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra, many times over the years. In fact during this interview we estimated probably around sixty times. This was the last interview before Darko heads off to his new position with the Asheville, North Carolina Symphony. He talks about his last two concerts this weekend and takes the time to thank The Trail 103.3 for our support. We'll miss you Darko.

Craig