Fish Fisher is a man of the West; one whose drive, authenticity, and passion are clearly visible in his craft, and also in his personality. When he talks, Fisher’s voice is clear and cadenced. He has an air of confidence, but also of humility, and...
For more than 35 years, this annual celebration of the arts has featured exhibitions and events throughout the mountain town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This year’s event runs from September 8 to 19, and the full schedule is available at jacksonholechamber.com. Jackson Hole Art Auction Celebrating its...
From August 18 to 22, the city of great falls, Montana, turns into an epicenter of Western art, featuring a variety of exhibitions, quick draws, live auctions, and more. For the full schedule of events, see visitgreatfallsmontana.org. Out West Art Show Guest rooms at the Heritage Inn...
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is a long way from Chicago, and different in just about every way. But when an Illinois-based family of four set foot in this Rocky Mountain town on previous visits, they always felt like they were home — so much so, that...
We are surrounded by beauty. It’s everywhere in our world — a constant reminder of the complexity and power of the incredible place we call home. [caption id="attachment_18987" align="aligncenter" width="400"] STOIC BISONLamar Valley, Montana Gelatin-silver photograph[/caption] Beauty may be as fleeting and indescribable as the moment a...
The atmosphere of 1889 encourages variety: On any given night, you’ll see everything from steak-and-wine dates to boisterous gatherings of sun-kissed river rats sipping microbrews. The steakhouse on the corner of Higgins Avenue and Front Street in downtown Missoula is housed in the historic Mercantile...
We’re fortunate to have a variety of museums, galleries, and curated happenings in the Northern Rockies that celebrate the arts and artists of the region. Some upcoming highlights include...
I came to the river to write: not a fishing story exaggerating about a trout the size of a fat dachshund, but to capture the very soul of the river. But I couldn’t. It was strange to acknowledge that realization, considering that I grew up around...
A tapestry of tribulations is woven, thread by thread, by the masterful hand of Deirdre McNamer in her newest novel Aviary (Milkweed Editions, $24). The list of demons she confronts is daunting: environmental degradation, elder neglect, child abuse, school bullying, predatory capitalism, mental health, housing,...
Which streaks the woods road at noon — Shade or sun, Across the nature of the other one? Do shadows, shapes of leaves and limbs, Take all the light And leave, except for minor errors, night? Or, is black the habit of summer sky? And flawing his blindness, Only shooting stars Behind the walker’s...