Trail Listening Post

Katherine Auge, Program Coordinator with Missoula In Motion, stopped by the Morning Trail to fill us in on this year's Commuter Challenge. It's a great way to get your workplace involved in a team effort. It kicks off May 5th and Katherine provides the details.

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...

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...

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 ou...

Nathalie Wolfram fills us in on UM's Innovate UM conference coming up Tuesday (the 4th annual) and - yes - we do get the story about All Things Considered mispronouncing her sister's name. Craig

Keri McHugh and her faithful sidekick Kat Franchino of Missoula YMCA stopped in to talk about Healthy Kids Day this Saturday and the YMCA Riverbank Run two weeks later. Lots of positive energy in the studio. Craig

Shalene Valenzuela, Executive Director of Clay Studio Missoula, talks about the Potsketch Auction Gala coming up April 20th and gives some of the history of Clay Studio. 

Carter Finnegan, Youth Program Coordinator for Montana Conservation Corps, visited The Morning Trail to talk about opportunities for area youth to get out in the back country this summer. This is a terrific organization that does great work. Give it a listen. Craig

UM student actor Curen Feliciani joined my on the Morning Trail to talk about The Assassins. In the production he plays an (unsuccessful) assassin. The one fixated on Jody Foster. What kind of a role is that for a nice kid from Dillon, MT? According to Curen, a great one. He'll fill us in.

Katie Didier from C.A.S.A. stopped by The Morning Trail to talk about Saturday's Super Hero Run - and it looks like the weather is going to be unexpectedly cooperative.

Executive Director of United Way of Missoula, Susan Hay Patrick, stops by the morning show to discuss a FUN and UNIQUE way to raise funds for United Way! Join us on June 8th for OVER THE EDGE , and help us cheer on our very own Tommy Evans! 

Alanya sits down with Heather, one of the owners of the Lake Missoula Tea Company, to taste the Butterfly Pea Flower tea and the blends available at LMTC. These lovely blue flowers provide many various health benefits...and they're super fun to drink!

Claire Kleese, Communications Manager and Development Assistant, with the Montana Wilderness School stopped by the Morning Trail (actually, Claire drove all the way in for Bozeman for the interview) to talk about the school and the summer schedule. One of the things Claire really wanted to stress was that there are scholarship opportunities available. The school has adventures lined up for kids 14...

Megan Wilshire of MCT joined me Tuesday on the Morning Trail to talk about MCT's production of  Once On This Island JR.  Megan talks about the cast of teens, the music, the setting and just what the "JR." in the title means. Craig

Traolach O'Reordain stopped by the Morning Trail, ostensibly to talk about St Paddy's Day activities in Missoula, but as has so often been the case over the many years Traolach has been a guest on my show - the conversation ranged widely. Along with St Patrick's Day activities we veer into the combined legacy of the history of Montana and Ireland, Brexit and "How's the family?" Craig 

The Brook & The Bluff debut two brand new tracks live The Trail 1033 and talk with Tommy about their first national tour, being DIY musicians and how to properly schedule your party time when on tour.

Nick Checota, owner of Logjam Presents , sits down with Alanya to talk about the biggest concert of the year... Mumford & Sons and Portugal. The Man at Ogren park on August 11th . Nick discusses the new verified ticketing process, the enhancement of the fan experience at Ogren Park, and the new Logjam Presents music venue in Bozeman. 

Naomi Siegel stopped by the Morning Trail to talk about the next in Lakebottom Sound's series of shows. This Saturday at the Roxy it's Seattle-based Led To Sea and Missoula's Keys & Arrows who performed live.