THE RETURN OF DRACULA!

WhitefishRadio.com and Alpine Theatre Project bring back the good old days of real radio drama with the return of Dracula! Produced right here in our hometown studios of Whitefish, Montana, this original Mercury Radio Theatre Orson Wells adaptation, stars Alpine Theatre Project’s professional actors Nick Spear, Luke Walrath, Rebecca Spear, Betsi Morrison, and David Ackroyd as Dracula. Complete with chilling sound effects and haunting drama, Dracula will be available on-demand for two weeks beginning Monday, October 26, 2009. The show airs live on Halloween night at 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM MST. So turn out the lights and try not to scream!

If Dracula is too scary for you, check out this Halloween fun......

Listen to little goblins and ghouls read stories and poems they have written for Halloween.

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All exclusively on Montana's only all internet radio station!

A Tribute to Our Dear Friend Ted Lund

We at WhitefishRadio.com join with our community in celebrating the life of "Mr. Whitefish", Ted Lund. Join us as we pay tribute to a hometown legend on Tuesday, October 20, at 10:00 AM MST on Whitefish Times with host Jill Evans. Find out how a young man from Sherwood, North Dakota fell in love with Whitefish, Montana during his very first visit on a troop train in 1943. Hear the touching story from 1945 about spending two nights in the home where his Mother was born near war torn Hamburg, Germany. Ted also recounts how he started Whitefish Floral back in 1947, and how he met and married his beloved Connie. Ted speaks about the birth of his pride and joy, the Whitefish Winter Carnival Penguins, and sings the "Whitefish Song" as only Ted Lund could sing it. WhitefishRadio.com has also obtained a copy of a Ted Lund interview recorded by Pete Peterson back in the 1980's. We will be playing clips from that interview for the first time. We will also be posting exclusive video clips of Ted’s interview with Adam Pitman for the up-coming Whitefish Winter Carnival documentary to be released sometime around Christmas 2009. This tribute will be available for on-demand listening through the Whitefish Times archives.

Ted will be missed by all who knew him!

WEEKEND GET-AWAY TO SANDPOINT, IDAHO

Did you take a vacation outside the Flathead Valley this summer? It seems like most of us who live in the Valley usually don't. As the old saying goes, when you live in Northwest Montana, "there are nine months of winter and three months of company." But when you live in the most beautiful part of the state, it seems that everyone wants to come and stay with you in the summer.

With unseasonably chilly October temperatures and snow in the mountains making its way to the Valley floor, Mother Nature is blatantly dropping the hint that summer is definitely over and winter is well on its way! But what if you really did want to "get-away" from the Flathead Valley, and never found the time during the summer months? No worries! Fall is actually one of the most beautiful and best times to take a vacation. In fact, you will get a lot more "bang for your buck" not paying "peak season" tourist prices. Smart Travel Resources report, "Hotel rooms are 20% less on average." Plus, with tourists hard to find, many hotels and resorts now offer special weekend packages.

Case in point, my husband and I recently took a trip to Sandpoint, ID. Would you believe that on a Friday and Saturday night we found a room for two adults and two dogs, under $50.00? Yes, it's true. Fall specials are definitely out there and now is the time to take advantage of them!

Sandpoint's slogan is, "What a beautiful pace." Not only is it a beautiful place, it's also a wonderful town for kicking back and enjoy yourselves. If you have never been to Sandpoint, I must tell you it's the perfect weekend get-away! Only four hours west of Kalispell and about 90 minutes East of Spokane, the town has many similarities to Whitefish, Montana. Schweitzer Ski Resort and Lake Pend Oreille provide numerous outdoor activities. After a day of skiing or playing on the lake, Sandpoint offers an endless list of things to do; shopping, fine dining, theater, the choice is yours. Some of our favorite places to visit are: The Pine Street Bakery, Coldwater Creek Clothing Company, Cabin Creek Interiors, Northwest Handmade Furniture, and of course, the Pend d'Orielle Winery and the Laughing Dog Brewery, (yes, dogs are welcome at the brewery).

You may want to consider planning your trip to Sandpoint around a few upcoming events listed below:

OCTOBER:

SCHWEITZER LAKEDANCE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: October 18-25
4th annual film festival, featuring independent films, workshops and discussions.
For more information: 208-597-0961

WARREN MILLER SKI FESTIVAL: October 24th, Pamida Theater
For more information: 208-263-5157

NOVEMBER:

THANKSGIVING FISHING DERBY: November 27-29 IPOIC.ORG

HOLIDAYS IN SANDPOINT: November 27-January 1st Special events store wit the tree lighting ceremony and caroling on November 27th.

For more information: 208-255-1876

DECEMBER:

SANTA'S TRADITIONAL SCHWEITZER VISIT: Santa hits the slopes and then stops off at the Selkirk Lodge int the days leading up to Christmas.
For more information: 208-263-9855

For more information about Sandpoint, visit the city's website:

http://www.sandpointonline.com/

Late Summer Events in the Flathead

Summer is rapidly drawing to a close. Have you done everything you wanted to do with your family this summer? Are you looking for a few more activities to enjoy during these last few weeks of summer? The Flathead Valley, in Northwest Montana, is still alive and kickin' with numerous summer events. Take a look at what's going on in your area:

Glacier National Park:

August 23rd: "Picnic in the Park" - Have a picnic with your family at Glacier National Park. The Glacier Centennial program will launch its full calendar of activities for the centennial celebration. Live music and cake will be provided. The park's gates are FREE this day. Event locations: Lake McDonald Lodge and Glacier Park Lodge. 11-4 p.m.

Kalispell:

August 19-23rd: Northwest MT Fair at the Flathead Valley Fairgrounds. This year the Fair is "Bustin' Loose" with the PPRCA Rodeo, Indian Relay Races and POW WOW, Pig Wrestling, Team Penning and the Demolition Derby; plus, the carnival rides and petting zoo. There is something for every family member to enjoy!

August 25th: Picnic in the Park. A summer evening concert at Depot Park in Kalispell. This concert features local favorite, Rob Quist and the Great Northern Band. Food and Beverages are available for purchase. Free admission. 7-9 p.m.

August 22nd and August 29th: Farmer's Markets.

Kalispell Center Mall market: 9-12:30 p.m. Fresh veggies, arts & crafts, food vendors.

Evergreen Acres market: 10-1:30 a.m. (154 W. Reserve Dr.) Hutterite veggies, chickens and turkeys, flathead cherries, jams and jellies, arts & crafts, antiques, Watkins products.

Whitefish:


August 22nd: Race up the Danny On Trail: A Big Mountain Trail Run, 8:00 a.m. How fast can you run up the Danny On Trail??? Challenge yourself! All proceeds go benefit the Glacier Nordic Ski Team. All racers receive a free ride down the chairlift.


August 22nd: Duck Derby 2:30 p.m. at the Whitefish Riverside Park and Baker Ave. Adopt a duck for charity. A benefit for the community. Grand prize $5,000. Join "The Big Fish" for all the fun!


August 29th: Brewfest at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Starts at 3 p.m. 13 breweries. Entry includes 10 free samples from the Northwest best independent breweries. The FREE snowbus will be running to town. $20.00 in advance.

Lakeside:

August 22-23rd: 4th annual Big Sky Antique and Classic Boat Show. Come to Lakeside to view these beautiful boats! Don't forget to stop by the Tamarack Brewery for lunch or dinner. Kids will love the chocolate chip cookie pizza!

Polson:

August 22nd: 4th annual Brewfest on the Lake. Join the fun at KwaTagNuk Resort on their patio starting at 6 p.m. Brews from local breweries. Food from area eateries and dancing to live music. $10 admission fee.

Be sure to check our Events page at http://www.whitefishradio.com. Do you have a special event that you would like to post on our website? Please contact us at 406-862-5250 for more details.

STREAMING LIVE RESULTS FROM THE EVENT AT REBECCA FARM

This weekend, July 25 & 26, WhitefishRadio.com is breaking from its regularly scheduled programming to bring you live results direct from the announcers booth at The Event at Rebecca Farm. This World Class Triathlon Equestrian Event is home to the only HSBC and FEI World Cup qualifying event in the U.S., and draws competitors from all over the world. This state-of-the-art and beautifully lanscaped facility just outside of Kalispell brings excitement to spectators of all ages with competition in dressage, cross country and show jumping. There is a trade fair all four days with arts, crafts and a wide variety of food vendors. Admission is free. Rebecca Broussard, Owner and Organizer of the Event, along with other event participants spoke with WhitefishRadio.com about this incredible weekend in the Flathead Valley. Listen to the interviews, click here. For more event information, visit Rebecca Farm website here.