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From Boise
by Marissa Lovell
From Boise is a weekly newsletter and podcast about life in Boise. Every Tuesday we share a story about a person, place, piece of Boise history, or current local happening. Every Thursday we curate a list of fun things to do over the weekend.Subscribe to our free newsletter at fromboise.com ( http://fromboise.com./ )This podcast was produced in partnership with ( https://www.sbstudios.co/ )
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Valley of The Dammed
Today’s story explores the history of flooding on the Boise River – and how it was stopped. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Get your pasta fix at Tavolàta Boise Get your Lauren Diagle tickets & use code LDBOISE for BOGO tix
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Things To Do In Boise May 9-15
Mom’s Day events, weekend festivals, markets this weekend and a bunch of live music Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Get your BOGO tickets to Lauren Diagle at ExtraMile Arena MOM’S DAY EVENTS Fri May 10: Spyglass Gardens Mother’s Day Tour De Farm Fri May 10: Mother’s Day Floral Pop-up at...
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A Word of Advice for Mother’s Day
Amanda Patchin shares a few tips for coming up with a Mother’s Day gift your mom actually wants. Plus our sponsors today are really good gift ideas, too! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Get your Savor Idaho tickets Get your BOGO tickets to Lauren Diagle at ExtraMile Arena
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Fun Things To Do In Boise May 2-8, 2024
Markets this weekend, Star Wars day, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, Mom’s Day prep, live music recommendations and save the date for a From Boise reading event! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com MARKETS THIS WEEKEND Fri May 3: First Friday Artisan Market at Agape Coffeehouse in Payette Sat May 4:...
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100 Years of History Hiding in Hidden Springs
Nestled in the middle of the new homes of Hidden Springs, there's a 160 year old farmstead. It wouldn't exist without the group of people behind Dry Creek Historical Society. Today's story is all about the history and new future of the Schick-Ostolasa farmstead. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com...
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Things To Do In Boise April 25 - May 1, 2024
Vintage and farmers markets, theater and dance performances, new Discovery Center exhibit, Dog Days at Trinity Hot Springs, and Idaho Gives info. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise MARKETS Th-Sat Apr 25-27: Vintage Road Trippin Road Show Sat Apr...
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A Glimpse Inside Idaho Shakespeare Festival
Have you been to Idaho Shakespeare Festival? It's one of the most quintessential Boise events. In today's story, Julie Sarasqueta takes us through some of the places, people, and things that have shaped Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s nearly 50-year history in Boise. Read the newsletter…
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Fun Things To Do In Boise April 18-24
Earth day events, markets this weekend, Bogus Basin closing, Green Acres opening, Record Store Day, live music, and sooo much more Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise EARTH DAY EVENTS Tonight: Repair Café at JUMP Fri Apr 19: Gardeners Drinking...
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Rocket Neon
Did you know that Boise is home to one of the last neon artists in the United States? Wil Kirkman, owner of Rocker Neon, has been making neon signs for the last 30 years. Listen to today’s story to learn all about it. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Get your Savor Idaho tickets…
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Things To Do In Boise April 11-17
Market season is kicking off, Boise Depot 99th bday, early Earth Day celebrations, comedy shows, bike tune up party and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Get your tickets for Shade City Brewfest happening next weekend! MARKETS Fri Apr 12:...
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Market Season
Get the scoop on all the local farmers markets, flea markets & craft markets happening in the Treasure Valley this spring and summer Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Get your tix for LED’s Kid Lightning Boise Farmers Market - Saturdays 9am-1pm Capital City Public Market - Saturdays 9:30am -...
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Things To Do In Boise On A Rainy Spring Weekend
Movies to watch, Gem State Comic Con, Farmers Market opening dates, beer festival, new bakeries in Garden City and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Sat-Sun Apr 6-7: Gem State Comic Con 2024 at Expo Idaho Movies to watch: TONIGHT:...
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The Other Boises
Did you know there are 3 other places called Boise? There’s a ghost town called Boise, Texas; a tiny “populated place” called Boise, Washington; and a Boise City, Oklahoma that accidentally got bombed by the US Air Force during WWII. Spoiler alert, we live in the best Bosie. But listen in to…
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March 29, 2024: Things To Do In Boise On A Springy Weekend
Easter celebrations, Seven Arrows Powwow, lots of comedy shows, two fun food events, movies & backpacking prep. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Easter Events in the newsletter! Sat-Sun Mar 30-31: Seven Arrows Powwow at ExtraMile Arena Fri Mar...
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Indulge Boise
Have you heard of Indulge Boise? If you are looking for a way to explore Boise’s food scene and get a little bit of culture on the side, you need to go on an Indulge Boise tour. Learn more in today’s episode! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Indulge Boise:...
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March 21, 2024: Things To Do In Boise
Treefort Week, Easter prep, comedy shows, storytelling events, and so much more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Treefort Week Here's my guide to Treefort 2024. Free/cheap shows Morrison Center events…
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The Life & Legacy of Surel Mitchell
Live, work, create. You may have seen or heard these three words in relation to Garden City. There’s a neighborhood there dubbed the Surel Mitchell Live-Work-Create District, spanning 32nd to 37th Streets on either side of Chinden. Today’s story explore the life and legacy of the late artist,...
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March 14, 2024: Things To Do In Boise For St Paddy’s Weekend
St Paddy’s parties, live music (to warm up for Treefort), comedy shows, fun food events, grown up book fair and movies to watch. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise TONIGHT: St. Patty’s Day Run with Shu’s & Idaho...
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The Boise Highlanders
It’s St Paddy’s Day weekend! The only way to celebrate in Boise is hearing the Boise Highlanders, our beloved local bagpipe band, perform. Today’s story gives you a behind the scenes look and a glimpse at the weekend performance schedule. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Boise Highlanders Need...
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March 6, 2024: Things To Do In Boise This Weekend
First Thursday, garden prep, comedy shows, movies to see & a few food events. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise TONIGHT: First Thursday in Downtown Boise GARDEN PREP Boise Parks & Recreation has a bunch of...
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Guide To Treefort 2024
Everything you need to know about Treefort Music Fest, happening March 20-24, 2024 in Downtown Boise! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com
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Things To Do Over Leap Day Weekend
Leap day specials, theater and performances, lots of live music and comedy shows Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs TODAY: Skin Deceptions Tattoo is doing Leap Year Flash Tattoos & Piercings TODAY: The Record Exchange is doing a 29% off sale for leap day...
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Two New Wine Experiences
Idaho’s wine scene has been on the up and up. Today's story is about two new local wine spots that recently opened. They are different yet similar, and both are definitely worth a visit. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Parcero Wine Bar House of Wine
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February 22, 2024 - Things To Do In Boise This Weekend
Play pickleball, chili cook-off, theater, readings, meetups & more Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Indoor pickleball: S2 Pickleball in Boise (opening this weekend!) and The Flying Pickle in Meridian Sat Feb 24: Sockeye Brewing's Beer & Chili Cook-Off Fri…
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The Idaho Film Society
Have you heard of the Idaho Film Society? The new nonprofit launched just a few months ago, but they are already hard at work to create a full-fledged film industry right here in Boise, Idaho. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Idaho Film Society: www.idahofilm.org
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S1E70 - February 15, 2024: Things To Do In Boise This Weekend
Check out the Treefort Music Fest schedule, drink some local wine, go see some documentaries and movies, and much more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Treefort schedule + Treefort App Buy Treefort Music Fest...
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S1E69 - Idaho Candy Company
**Have you ever had an Idaho Spud Bar? How about some Owyhee Toffee? Cherry Cocktail, anyone? All of these are made in the heart of downtown Boise, where the 123-year-old Idaho Candy Company still operates. Today’s story takes you through the history, and possible future, of Idaho Candy Company.…
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S1E68 - February 8, 2024: Things To Do In Boise For Super Bowl, Mardi Gras & Valentine’s Day
Super bowl specials, Fat Tuesday parties, Valentine’s Day events and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Sun Feb 11: LGBTQ+ Community Science Nature Walk Wed Feb 14: Space Banana opening Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise McCall Winter…
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S1E67 - Boise Date Ideas
Tis the season to go on a date. Today’s episode has 100+ date ideas for you. Whether you are going on a first date, a much needed date, a friend date or something else, I’ve got an idea for you. Anthony’s Valentine’s special Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs…
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S1E66 - Th February 1, 2024: Things To Do In Boise This Weekend
It’s February! Get ready for Valentine’s Day, learn more about muddy trails, get the scoop on the Treefort 2024 lineup, score some free ballet tickets, and more. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Win Anthology tickets - enter here Winter trail tips Out of town...
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S1E65 - Portals to Boise History
You pass by places every single day that are a portal to Boise history. Do you know where they are? Today’s story takes you on an adventure to 9 places in Boise that have an interesting tie to Boise’s history. Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Read the newsletter & see photos: fromboise.com Send…
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S1E64 - January 25, 2024: Fun Things To Do In Boise This weekend
Food news, weekend parties, ice fishing ideas, houseplant meetup and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Cucina di Paolo is closing at the end of April Three Idaho chefs are James Beard semifinalists Fri Jan 26:Groove on the Grove on The Grove Plaza Sat Jan...
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S1E63 - Bookstores of the Treasure Valley
An ode to our local bookstores of the past & present. Read & see photos in the newsletter: fromboise.com Bookstores of the Treasure Valley: Rediscovered Books (180 N 8th St, Boise, ID 83702); Once and Future Books (1310 W State St, Boise, ID 83702); Friends of the Library bookstore (Downtown…
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S1E62 - January 18, 2024: Fun Things To Do In Boise This Weekend
New club coming to downtown Boise, Latte Art Throwdown, cozy coffee shops, uno tournament, clothing swap and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs New club opening soon: https://www.space-banana.com/ Tickets to Space Banana shows...
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S1E61 - Scots Wha Hae
We are all familiar with Boise's Basque community and its heritage of immigrant sheepherders in the area. But did you know that Scottish immigrants were moving to Idaho around the same time? Today's story is about the history of Boise's Scottish community, and the upcoming 119th annual Robert…
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S1E60 - January 11, 2024: Things To Do During A Wintry Boise Weekend
It’s a wintry weekend in Boise! Here’s some things to do outside, plus ideas for things to do inside where it’s warm & cozy. There’s lots of comedy shows this weekend, a beer dark beer tasting, and a local art collab video screening. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs:...
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S1E59 - Voir La Place Boisée
Together, the trees of Boise are a rich tapestry. Individually, they are avatars of the history of Boise. Learn about five trees in Boise that can teach us more about the City of Trees. Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Send us your feedback online:...
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S1E58 - Jan 4, 2024: Fun Things To Do in Boise This Weekend
Go stargazing, check out Yogafort’s launch party, swing by the fly fishing expo, and take part in the polar bear challenge at Lucky Peak. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Fri Jan 5: Yogafort Launch Party at Treefort Music Hall Fri Jan 5: Astronomy Lecture and...
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S1E57 - Behind The Scenes of From Boise
Today’s episode gives you a look at From Boise behind the scenes and what’s ahead for 2024. Take the 2023 survey: https://forms.gle/hiXo2kj1dLLgRpQCA Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Send us your feedback online:...
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S1E56 - December 28, 2023: Things To Do In Boise For New Year’s
Things to do in Boise to ring in the new year, plus info about Treefort 2024. Find all links in the newsletter → fromboise.com Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Send us your feedback online:...
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S1E55 - The Curious Life of James Castle
James Castle. Does the name ring a bell? I get it. I will admit that I didn’t know who James Castle was when I walked into the beautiful, yet unassuming house at 5015 Eugene Street, in the Collister neighborhood of West Boise. It looks like any other house in the neighborhood, but within the…
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S1E54 - December 21, 2023: Things To Do In Boise Over The Holiday Weekend
** Idaho Sleigh Rides in Garden Valley** Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs TONIGHT:Solstice Sober Banger: An Open Heart Conscious Dance at Lounge at the End of the Universe. TONIGHT:Barbarian Brewing Krampus Krawl Winter Solstice Party Fri Dec 22:Yule Fest at…
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S1E53 - The History of Bogus Basin
Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs bogusbasin.org Sharon’s writing Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/54440e4f-8c34-487d-bbf4-fba9f0ca10c6
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S1E52 - December 14, 2023: Fun Things To Do In Boise
From Boise merch sale, ski resorts opening, Schitt’s Creek weekend at The Modern, unique stays in Southwest Idaho, NYE party prep, and a few ways to help Boise Bicycle Project. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Shop From Boise sale Bogus Basin opening news...
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S1E51 - The Best Christmas Advice I’ve Ever Received
From Boise writer Amanda Patchin shares five pieces of advice for making Christmas better, brighter, longer & more lovely. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Amanda’s newsletter Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/af1a37e7-5005-4103-8aa0-f1d1e489700f
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S1E50 - December 7, 2023: Things To Do In Boise
First Thursday in Downtown Boise, holiday markets, Christmas movies, and The Cascadia Music Summit. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs TONIGHT: First Thursday in Downtown Boise Fri Dec 8:The Cascadia Music Summit at The Egyptian Theatre Sat Dec 9: Nordic Fest at...
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S1E49 - The Secret Life of Boise Santas
Who are Boise’s Santas? Today’s story gives you a look inside the life of two real life Boise Santas Clauses. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Holidays at the Idaho State Museum: history.idaho.gov/events Send us your feedback online:...
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S1E48 - November 30, 2023: Things To Do In Boise
Holiday markets, where to find Santa, winter wine tasting & new restaurants to try. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Shop From Boise merch: https://fromboise.myshopify.com Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Winter wine tasting in SW Idaho…
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S1E47 - A Dog Named Alabama
The story of Freedom Bound Hounds is more like a book. It’s a story made up of many stories – 869 stories to be exact. And it all begins with a dog named Alabama. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Learn more at freedomboundhounds.com Freedom Bounds Hounds…
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S1E46 - Shop Local Guide 2023
Christmas is in 34 days! Here’s some great ideas for shopping locally this holiday season. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Gift shops: Sagebrush Collective, Mixed Greens, Flying M, Dunia Marketplace, The Lost & Found. Wearable: UNHLY Supply Handmade: Clay By...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
From Boise is a weekly newsletter and podcast about life in Boise. Every Tuesday we share a story about a person, place, piece of Boise history, or current local happening. Every Thursday we curate a list of fun things to do over the weekend.Subscribe to our free newsletter at fromboise.com ( http://fromboise.com./ )This podcast was produced in partnership with ( https://www.sbstudios.co/ )
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Marissa Lovell
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