Montana Moment

Episode 108 Poindexter Collection of Modern Art, Montanan's gift to home state

Some of the most famous works of modern art are on exhibit at the Montana Heritage Center in Helena. The Poindexter Collection of Modern Art contain masterpieces from the late 1940's, 50's and 60's. George Poindexter and his wife Elinor donated the collection to the Montana Historical Society [https://www.facebook.com/MontanaHistoricalSociety/]. NBC Montana [https://www.facebook.com/NBCMontana/] traveled to Helena to see these collected works, which are some of the country's most renowned treasures in modern art. The late George Poindexter was a descendant of one of Montana's oldest and most prominent ranch families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 107 Trees along Highway 93 through Victor, signs of community, history of volunteers

A community may be served best when its people have direct involvement in its health and prosperity. Volunteers can be the back bone of getting things done and sustaining its amenities. Drive Highway 93 South past Victor, and you'll see trees and shrubs that enhance the town and medians along the highway. It's where NBC Montana [https://www.facebook.com/NBCMontana/] spent time with the chairman of the Victor Park District [https://www.facebook.com/groups/VictorParkDistrict/]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 106 Taxidermist restores historic Montana elk mounts

By the turn of the 20th century elk populations in North America were at desperately low levels. Years of unregulated hunting had decimated elk numbers. But there was a healthy population of elk in Yellowstone National Park. In 1912, a herd of elk from Yellowstone were transported to Hamilton. Now mounts believed to be from the original Yellowstone elk are being celebrated at the new fire hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 105 Scrap metal gets new life at Modern Recycling, Earth Day every day

This past week the country focused its attention on conservation. Arbor Day brought out scores of conservationists to plant and nurture trees. Efforts to protect our planet brought the world together for Earth Day celebrations. Cleaning up and recycling are never ending jobs. To get a feel for a typical day at a recycling center NBC Montana [https://www.facebook.com/NBCMontana/] spent time at Modern Recycling  [https://www.facebook.com/modernrecycling/]in Victor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 104 Missoula theater costume designers, dressing actors for Mamma Mia

The Missoula Children's Theater [https://www.facebook.com/MissoulaChildrensTheatre/] has been entertaining audiences for more than 50 years. It's the final production of the 25-26 community series this season. 'Mamma Mia' runs from April 30 through May 17. But MCT is busy all year around. It's known as the world's largest children's touring theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]