We hate to say it, but the holiday shopping season has just about arrived. No need to panic, though, because this year 104.5 the U is again helping you get a jumpstart AND supporting our local retailers and service providers at the same time! We’re giving away $104.50 in Missoula Downtown Association bucks every weekday starting […]
Family Fun Fest schedule
FRIDAY Noon-1pm – Animal Wonders 1:15-1:45pm – Championship Training 2-2:45pm – On Center Performing Arts Company 3-3:45pm – Sophe Beaton 4-5pm – On the Spot, Almost Six-Two, Tambourine Queen SATURDAY 10-10:45am – Jr. & Sr. Bella Corda Guitar Quartets 11am-noon – Jack Gladstone (singer/songwriter) noon-12:45pm – Living Rhythm (community drum circle) 1-1:45pm – MASC Artisans […]
Eat, drink and win big all this weekend at Conflux!
If you had asked us a week ago, we would have told you the LAST thing Missoula needs is another brew pub. But that was before we had a chance to go check out the new digs over at Conflux Brewing Company. Beautiful, family-friendly facility, great community-focused vibe, lovely staff staff – and we haven’t […]
It’s time for KidsFest 2018!
Yes, it’s insanity; but it’s the fun kind of insanity, right? We’re talking about KidsFest, that one day a year in which we turn Caras Park over to its rightful owners: The young and the young at heart. Sponsored by Missoula Parks and Recreation, this free summer celebration serves several purposes. First and foremost, it’s […]
Many ways to celebrate the 4th
Just because it falls in the middle of the week doesn’t mean you can’t make some great Fourth of July memories this year. Yes, we know – Wednesdays are not prime for road trips, picnics and late night celebrations. But if you DO have the day off there’s still plenty of options to jam your […]
Hit the trails well with MWA
It may be a silly problem, but if you’re anything like us you know it’s a real problem indeed. We’re talking about the crippling information overload that often keeps us from living out all the epic hiking trips we internally commit to each and every summer. Should I prep for a short day hike, or […]
Missoula Osprey more than a sporting event
Weather pending, tonight marks the home opener of the 2018 Missoula Osprey season. Yes, we know – you listen to 104.5 the U first and foremost because of the music. But we’d like to think that community and entertainment in general are also high on your reasons for loving the U, and whether you’re a […]
Fireworks show returns to Southgate Mall
You can have your Christmases and Thanksgivings and all those other high-pressure holidays. But when it comes to our favorite annual celebration, we’ll take the Fourth of July without hesitation. Think about it: There’s no requirement for gift-giving, the weather is usually nice, you can spend it with whoever you want, and it’s a holiday […]
Tour Missoula’s hidden past with Unseen Missoula
You look at it all the time, but have you ever really seen it? We’re talking about the fascinating history hiding in plain view across downtown Missoula – from the street names and buildings to the pad of concrete covering what used to provide access to one of the city’s original downstairs barbershop. Even the […]
Win free Silverwood tix!
It’s hard to top the happy that comes with the warm weather and blue skies. But guess what? We’re gonna try anyway! 104.5 the U wants to add some happy to your spring by sending you and the WHOLE family to Silverwood Theme Park & Boulder Beach for free! Listen out all week June 4-7th […]
