Spotlight Event: A Chocolate Affair

Walk through downtown Kalispell businesses tasting a variety of chocolate treats

By Beacon Staff // Jan 29, 2019

The Beer Barter is Back

After a five-year hiatus the famed Beer Barter returns on Feb. 2 ready to wow the community with the variety of talents and goods locals are willing to put on the line for a year of beer

By Molly Priddy // Jan 23, 2019

Spotlight Event: Ripcord

In this play battle lines are being drawn at the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility

By Beacon Staff // Jan 23, 2019

Side Dish

One-Pan Chili

Side Dish

One-Pan Chili

A one-pan meal with maximum flavor and minimal fuss

By America’s Test Kitchen // Jan 23, 2019

Spotlight Event: Flathead Lake International Cinemafest

FLIC is back in Polson with a diverse selection of independent films from around Montana, the country, and the world

By Beacon Staff // Jan 22, 2019

Not Just Child’s Play

For nearly two decades, the Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre has been teaching kids every nuance of the magical world of theater

By Kay Bjork // Jan 22, 2019

A Kalispell Kind of Brewfest

First Frosty the Brewfest brings family-friendly celebration to downtown Kalispell on Jan. 19

By Molly Priddy // Jan 18, 2019

Dancing with a Buzz

Kalispell woman fulfills dream of owning coffee shop with a dance floor to cut loose

By Molly Priddy // Jan 17, 2019

Spotlight Event: Gershwin Gala

The program features a 45-piece orchestra under the direction of Maestro John Zoltek

By Beacon Staff // Jan 16, 2019

Side Dish

Lettuce Wraps

Side Dish

Lettuce Wraps

The bold flavors and simple ingredient list made this dish an easy weeknight dinner

By America’s Test Kitchen // Jan 15, 2019

Spotlight Event: Brash Winter Rodeo Series

Check out western Montana’s longest running series rodeo

By Beacon Staff // Jan 15, 2019

Painting Where You Live

Whitefish resident Jordan Porter depicts the everyday beauty of living in Northwest Montana in his oil paintings

By Molly Priddy // Jan 10, 2019

Spotlight Event: Winter Carnival Disco Party

Dust off your moves and your duds for an evening of groove

By Beacon Staff // Jan 10, 2019

Spotlight Event: ‘Wildlife’

The museum will host a one-night screening of the Montana-made, critically acclaimed feature film

By Beacon Staff // Jan 9, 2019

Side Dish

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Side Dish

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

To get the same depth of flavor with much less hands-on work, we turned to a dry roux

By America’s Test Kitchen // Jan 9, 2019