MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM WHITEFISHRADIO.COM!

Merry Christmas to all our FRIENDS around the world! Visit our Holiday Page for Christmas Music Blocks, video from the debut performance of The Couch Downstairs (an 11 & 12 year old trio of Whitefish Middle School students), fun family websites, and Elf Stories from Muldown Elementary 3rd Graders. Christmas Music begins on the live stream December 23 at noon through Friday, December 25 at Midnight. Wishing each and every one of you joy and happiness!

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.

If you haven't already, become a fan of The Big Fish on FaceBook.

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.

The Big Fish on Facebook and More!

WhitefishRadio.com would like to invite you to join our Facebook page, (click here)!

Facebook's mission is "to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected. Millions of people use Facebook everyday to keep up with friends, upload an unlimited number of photos, share links and videos, and learn more about the people they meet." Become a Big Fish fan. WhitefishRadio.com, The Big Fish, is Montana’s only all internet radio station and interactive website that showcases local talent, original shows and programming while offering a wide variety of music, news, sports, weather and entertainment, live and on-demand.

The Big Fish is proud to announce the return of Rob Quist Live. Enjoy great music and stories including the return of favorite segments like Songs from the Crypt, Banjo Corner, and Songs You'll Never Hear Rob Play Anywhere Else. Find out what Rob's been up to and his summer schedule, including opening up for Glen Campbell in Billings, and touring with his musically talented son and daughter, Guthrie and Halladay. There will be new segments, new musical guests and so much more! If you can't listen live, remember you can always catch it on-demand. Check out his two latest shows with Super Producer from the 70's and 80's, David Devore, and artist and musician Jeff Arcel. Check out the amazing new video featuring , the Empowerment Through Performance Workshop kids from 2008, Rob Quist, Mike Eldred and many other local musicians and singers performing the song they wrote, "Love is the Bridge to Peace."

Be sure to jump in the fun with WhitefishRadio.com's newest shows! North by Northwest with Nick and Rebecca Spear can be heard every Friday at 2 PM MST or on-demand. A fun and quirky show, North by Northwest explores the people, places, events, businesses, and lifestyles that make our community and surrounding areas so unique. And don't miss Whitefish Times every Tuesday at 10 AM MST or on-demand with Stumptown Historical Society Executive Director Jill Evans. This new show is packed with fun historical facts and trivia about the unique community of Whitefish.

Don't forget to grab your 69 cent hamburger and 79 cent cheeseburger at McDonald's of Whitefish! Simply print the coupon from the Whitefish Times page or say you heard it on WhitefishRadio.com. Also, save $10.00 on green fees from Buffalo Hill Golf Course by printing out the coupon from the Link to the Links Golf Course page. And last but not least, Big Sky Water Park is offering "Buy One Value Pass, Get One Free" exclusively to WhitefishRadio.com listeners June 12-30. Look for it on our Events Page!

Happy Fishing! Happy Listening!

Jump Into Spring with All New Shows!

Spring has sprung. And you know what that means. That's right. New and exciting things are happening on The Big Fish!

Whitefishradio.com is proud to present an entirely new show entitled North by Northwest hosted by Nick and Rebecca Spear. This husband and wife team is thrilled to take you on a lifestyle adventure ride - touching on everything from the ridiculous to the sublime! This fun and quirky show will explore the people, places, events, businesses, and lifestyles that make our community and surrounding areas so unique. Be sure not to miss the debut on Friday, May 22, at 2:00 PM MST. The show's permanent time will be every Friday at 2:00 PM MST, and will also be available on-demand.

Tune in to our new show Whitefish Times: The History of Rails, Trails and Whitefish Tales every Tuesday at 10 AM, MST. This audio snapshot of our unique community's history includes fun historical facts, trivia, and exciting guests. Preserve the past and embrace the future with host Jill Evans, Stumptown Historical Society's Executive Director. Check out the article in the Daily Inter Lake, click here.

The Big Fish has partnered with McDonald's of Whitefish to bring you THE WHITEFISH STIMULUS PACKAGE. Get a hamburger for only 69 cents or a cheeseburger for just 79 cents. Simply print out the coupon on the Whitefish Times page and steal this deal before the hamburglar gets wise!

Check out Whitefishradio.com for all the latest and greatest in news, music, shows, events and sports. There's always something fresh and new for everyone at The Big Fish.

Happy Spring! Happy Fishing!

Skiing is over......now what?

"DESTINATIONS IN A DAY GETAWAYS"

Michelle's Travel Blog, by Michelle Weltz

EEKS! The ski season is over, yet it is still snowing in the Flathead Valley! What do we do on our weekends now?????

As the advertisement came on for Lookout Pass Ski Resort's last day being a FREE ski day for everyone, I seriously considered packing up all my ski gear and heading to their resort for on last "fling" in the snow. But alas, common sense got the best of me and I decided not to head to Lookout Pass that day. However, it got me thinking, where could we go in a day's drive for a nice overnight stay that was out of the snow completely??? Someplace fun, interesting, and inexpensive.....someplace within a three to four drive, but not crowded with people? My husband had the answer.....Post Falls, ID. Post Falls, isn't that the city we always drive by leaving Coeur D'Alene on I-90 heading towards Spokane? "Yep, that's the one. The one with the new Cabela's sporting goods store," my husband replied. Ahh, yes the truth comes out....he has a reason himself to go to Post Falls.

If you're not familiar with Post Falls, let me give you some insight. Straight from the city's brochure, "Post Falls is known as Idaho's River City. It sets on the shores of the Spokane River and is just minutes away from both Coeur D'Alene and Spokane, with unlimited things to do." The brochure continued with, "Post Falls is the perfect place for anyone seeking fun and excitement, cultural and historical enrichment, or just plain fun." Okay, I admit that I'm into the "just plain fun" aspect of that statement!

And we did have a lot of fun during our weekend at Post Falls. We found a great hotel, the Sleep Inn, located just of I-90. The staff was very friendly and our room was clean! We loved that the hotel was pet friendly and had a great pet area. Plus, the Centennial trail (for walking and biking only) runs directly in front of the hotel. We took the dogs for a nice long walk to Falls Park. This park has a playground, picnic tables and for scenic purposes, a waterfall and view of the Post Falls Dam......ahhhhhh, a Kodak moment.

Once we were done hiking, it was time to do what every woman loves to do....SHOP! Yes, we did start with Cabela's and then moved onto the Spokane Valley Mall and neighboring areas. As we drove around we saw there are tons of things to do in a weekend......shopping, dining, concerts, riverboat cruises, auto racing, golfing, seaplane tours, Silverwood theme park......wow, so much to do in a weekend, I think we'll just have to come back to the Post Falls Area!!!

Watch for WhitefishRadio.com's newest webpage, "Destinations in a Day" with great travel ideas for the family!