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Today’s story explores the history of flooding on the Boise River – and how it was stopped. Read the newsletter: fromboise.comGet your pasta fix at Tavolàta BoiseGet your Lauren Diagle tickets & use code LDBOISE for BOGO tix 

Mom’s Day events, weekend festivals, markets this weekend and a bunch of live music Read the newsletter: fromboise.comGet 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 Barbarian Brewing (Garden City).Fri May 10: ​Mother’s Day Wine & Floral​ at Franz Whitte Nampa Sat May 11: ​Huston Vineyards​ Mother's Day Brunch in the Vineyard.Sat May 11: ​Warhawk Air Museum​ FREE admission for momsSat May 11: ​Mother’s Day Blowout Event​ at Brix Lane Hair & Co Sat May 11: ​Jordan's Garden Center​ Mother's Day food trucks, mimosas, and music Sat May 11: ​Art Source Gallery’s Mother’s Day Market​ Sat May 11: ​The Bloom Bar​ at The Village at Meridian Building your Own Bouquets Sat May 11: ​Indian Creek Plaza​ Mother’s Day Market Say May 11: ​Sagebrush Collective​ Mother’s Day Pop-up Sat May 11: ​Maddie’s Wine & Whiskey​ Sip & Sparkle Wine Event Sat May 11: ​Victory Gardens​ Grand Opening Party + Mother’s Day Market Sat May 11: ​Mother’s Day Market​ at Telaya Wine Sun May 12: ​The Balcony​ Second Sunday Slay Mothers Day Drag BrunchSun May 12: ​House of Poppy Florals​ DIY Mother's Day BasketSun May 12: ​Hillfort Farm​ Mothers Day Brunch at the FarmSun May 12: ​Wahooz​ has free mini golf for momsSun May 12: ​Mother's Day SoundBath & Circle​ at Portal Collective WEEKEND FESTIVALS  Sat May 11: ​Boise Hemp Fest​ at Julia Davis ParkTh-Sat May 9-11: Boise Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival​ at Expo IdahoSat-Sun May 11-12: ​Beltane Fantasy Festival​ at Expo Idaho Sun May 12: The 2nd Annual ​Peruvian Food Festival​ at Heroes Park in MeridianMARKETS THIS WEEKENDFri May 10: ​Children’s Business Fair​ at The Village at Meridian Sat May 11: ​Boise Farmers Market​ from 9am-1pm at 1500 Shoreline Drive Sat May 11: ​Capital City Public Market​ 9:30am-1:30pm on the Grove PlazaSat May 11: ​Meridian Main Street Market​ 9am-2pm at Meridian City Hall Plaza Sat May 11: ​Nampa Farmers Market​ 9am-1:30pm in Lloyd Square Park in NampaSat May 11: ​Eagle Saturday Market​ 9am-2pm at Eagle City Hall CampusSat May 11: ​GemState 208 Market​ in Kuna from 9am-4pm at The Farm Estates Park (1450 N. Massey Ave)Sat May 11: ​No New Vintage Market​ at The Linen Building from 10am-4pmSat May 11: ​TRICA’s Maypole Market​ at TRICA in the North EndSun May 12: ​The Boise Flea​ 10-4pm at BSU Stadium parking lotSun May 12: ​36th Street Sunday Market at Sockeye AlehouseTue May 14: ​Caldwell's Farm to Fork Farmers Market​ at Indian Creek Plaza from 5-8pmTUNES & SHOWSTh May 9:​ ​McKenna Esteb (album release) + Moon Owl’s Mages + The Plastic Cherries​​ at Treefort Music Hall (pop/indie/psych rock)Th May 9:​ ​Andy Shauf + Lutalo​​ at Shrine Social Club (folk/singer/songwriter)Th May 9:​ ​Blick Bassy + Lindsey Hunt​​ at Neurolux (soul/folk/electro)Th May 9:​ ​Maul + Primitive Rage + Mortal Ashes + Vulsella​​ at The Shredder (super hard rock/metal)Th May 9:​ ​Boost + Cdigi + JillyFm​​ at Space Banana (electronic)Th May 9:​ ​Blü Egyptian​​ at The Reef Boise (indie groove)Th May 9:​ ​Bluegrass Jam Session​​ at Meriwether CiderFri May 10:​ ​Eliminate + Sautrah + Evolushawn​​ at Knitting Factory (electronic)Fri May 10:​ ​Sam Evian + Hannah Cohen​​ at Neurolux (indie/dream pop)Fri May 10:​ ​Tito Puente Jr + Afrosonics​​ at Treefort Music Hall (Latin jazz/afro jams)Fri May 10:​ ​theNathanSanchez​​ at Hap Hap Lounge (DJ)Fri May 10:​ ​LA Riots + Siso + Chad Clubb​​ at Space Banana (electronic)Fri May 10:​ ​SoulPatch​​ at The Sandbar (rock covers)Fri-Sun May 10-12:​ ​15th Annual Famous Motel Cowboys Reunion​​ at Visual Arts Collective (folk/bluegrass/country)Sat May 11:​ ​Asking Alexandria​​ at Revolution Concert House (hard rock/power punk)Sat May 11:​ ​Petey + Phony​​ at Treefort Music Hall (indie rock)Sat May 11:​ ​Bodie Lee - Slow Down Disco​​ at Hap Hap Lounge (disco DJ)Sat May 11:​ ​Boyscott + Los Synringas + Surf Green Machine​​ at Shine Social Club (indie surf rock)Sat May 11:​ ​Hashtronaut + Ealdor Bealu​​ at Neurolux (stoner doom rock)Sat May 11:​ ​Coven 6669 + Karen Comes Killing + Telomyras + Divinium​​ at The Shredder (hard rock/metal)Sat May 11:​ ​Almost Famous​​ at Heritage Social (dance rock)Sat May 11:​ ​Lost Ox​​ at Reef (jam band)Sat May 11:​ ​Lee Reynolds​​ at Space Banana (electronic)Sat May 11:​ ​Mike Pinto + Rebel Shakedown + Sunsmith​​ (Hempfest Afterparty) at The Olympic (reggae/ska)Sat May 11:​ ​Far From Giants + ​​Karate Riot + ​​Awkward Since ‘82 + ​​Rolling Eyes​​ at Jumpin' Janets (punk)Sat-Sun May 11-12:​ ​SqueezeCon​​ (an accordion festival) at Basque CenterSun May 12:​ ​Primitive Man + Throes + Ghorot​​ at Realms Arcade (doom metal)Sun May 12:​ ​Mad Caddies + Jon Snodgrass​​ at The Olympic (ska/reggae/jazz)Sun May 12:​ ​Neptune Moon + Surf Green Machine + Megabats​​ at Shrine Social Club (indie rock)Sun May 12:​ ​The Postal Service + Death Cab For Cutie​​ at Idaho Central Arena (alt indie)Mon May 13:​ ​Sam Bush Band​​ at Treefort Music Hall (bluegrass)Tue May 14:​ ​Wine Lips + MONSTERWATCH + Floating Witch’s Head​​ at Neurolux (punk/heavy rock)Tue May 14:​ ​Sculpture Club + Enigma Machine​​ at Shrine Social Club (pop punk)Tue May 14:​ ​Hardcore Prom 2​​ at Mad Swede Brew Hall Downtown (hard rock)

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.comGet your Savor Idaho ticketsGet your BOGO tickets to Lauren Diagle at ExtraMile Arena

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.comMARKETS THIS WEEKENDFri May 3: First Friday Artisan Market at Agape Coffeehouse in Payette Sat May 4: Boise Farmers Market 9am-1pmSat May 4: Capital City Public Market 9:30am-1:30pm Sat May 4: Meridian Main Street Market 9am-2pmSat May 4: Nampa Farmers Market 9am-1:30pm Sat May 4: Eagle Saturday Market from 9am-2pmSat May 4: The Children’s Entrepreneur Market 8:30am-2pm at Bear Creek Park (2400 S Stoddard Rd) in MeridianSat May 4: The Makers Market 12-6pm. Sun Apr 28: 36th Street Sunday Market 10am-2pmSTAR WARS DAYSat May 4: Idaho Film Society is showing Star Wars: A New Hope at 1pm.Sat May 4: Gem State Brewing is having a Star Wars Day Celebration at 12pm.Sat May 4: Re-POP Gifts is hosting a May the Fourth event from 10am-7pmSat May 4: It’s Free Comic Book Day at Captain Comics. Sat May 4: Mad Swede Brew Hall is hosting Scum & Villainy, a live Star Wars Roleplaying Game from 8-10pm. Tix are $20 and are going fast.Sat May 4: There’s a Star Wars Improv Comedy Show at Recycled Minds Comedy at 8pm.  CINCO DE MAYOFri May 3 - Sun May 5: Cinco De Maddie’s at Maddie’s Wine and Whiskey bar Sat May 4: Garibaldis is having a Cinco De Mayo Block PartySat May 4: Huston Vineyards is doing a Cinco De Vino Rose ReleaseSat-Sun May 4-5: Payette Brewing is celebrating Cinco De Mayo Sun May 5: Hops & Bottles is throwing a Salsa FestSun May 5: Barbarian Brewing (Garden City) is celebrating Cinco de Mayo Sun May 5: Indian Creek Plaza is back with their annual Cinco De Mayo event Sun May 5: Ballet Folklorico is headed to Warehouse Food HallSun May 5: Enrique's Mexican Restaurant has a Cinco de Mayo buffet MOM’S DAY PREPSat May 4: Angie's Farmhouse Metal Art is doing a Mother’s Day event Sat-Sun May 4-5: It’s Mom’s Weekend at Williamson Orchard & VineyardSun May 5: Highlands Hollow has a Mother’s Day Market from 12-3pm Tue May 7: Mother’s Day Bottle Bouquet class at Bodovindo BoiseLIVE MUSIC can be found in the newsletterCAMPFIRE STORIES2024 season of Campfire Stories has been announced: ​​MAY 12 – JR Rivero Kinsey, Sarah Sentilles, Taryn BirdsallJUNE 9 – Kim Barnes, CMarie Fuhrman, Robert WrigleyJULY 14 – Rebecca Evans [Book Launch], Tessy Ward, David GuiottoAUGUST 11 – Erin Rose Belair, From Boise Crew Marissa Lovell, Julie Sarasqueta, Amanda PatchinSEPTEMBER 8 – Natalie Disney, Jodi Eichelberger, Alice NelsonOCTOBER 13 – Christi Nogle, Isabelle Shifrin, Heather SinnesCome see us read From Boise stories on August 11! 

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.comDry Creek Historical Society www.drycreekhistory.orgRolling Hills Vineyard www.rollinghillsvineyard.com

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.comOut of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboiseMARKETSTh-Sat Apr 25-27: Vintage Road Trippin Road ShowSat Apr 27: Boise Farmers MarketSat Apr 27: Capital City Public MarketSat Apr 27: Meridian Main Street MarketSat Apr 27: Nampa Farmers MarketSat Apr 27: Eagle’s 2nd annual Spring Arts and Craft Fair Sat Apr 27: Young Entrepreneur Expo Sat Apr 27: Gear Up Sale Sun Apr 28: 36th Street Sunday MarketSun Apr 28: Latinas Mercadito Sun Apr 28: The Lost & Found Mini Flea Market THEATER & DANCETh-Sun Apr 25-28: Stage Coach Theatre is performing ProofFri-Sat Apr 26-27: LED is performing Kid LighteningSat Apr 27: The Boise Bard Players are throwing Bard’s Birthday BashNEW DISCOVERY CENTER EXHIBITSat Apr 27: Mummies of the World opens at Discovery Center of IdahoDOGS DAY AT TRINITYSun Apr 28: Trinity Hot Springs is hosting Dog DaysIDAHO GIVESApril 29-May 2: Idaho Gives is happening - give to your fave local nonprofit!

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: fromboise.comGet your Idaho Shakespeare Festival tickets: idahoshakespeare.orgToday’s episode is sponsored by Tavoláta Boise. It’s one of my new favorite local restaurants. If you love pasta and a great happy hour deal, you’ll love Tavoláta, too! Check out Tavoláta Boise.

Earth day events, markets this weekend, Bogus Basin closing, Green Acres opening, Record Store Day, live music, and sooo much moreRead the newsletter: fromboise.comOut of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboiseEARTH DAY EVENTS Tonight: ​Repair Café at JUMPFri Apr 19: ​Gardeners Drinking Beer - An Earth Day Party at Mad Swede Brewing (Cole Road location)Fri-Sat Apr 19-20: ​Earth Day Film Festival​ at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge in NampaFri-Sat Apr 19-20: ​Shade City Brew Fest at Idaho Botanical GardenMon Apr 22: ​Earth Day Silent Disco & Give Back​ at Julia Davis ParkMARKETS THIS WEEKENDFri Apr 19: ​Folks​ pop-up with Moon Fire Vintage and Mad Woman MetalsSat Apr 20: ​B-Mart​, at Shrine Social Club BallroomSat Apr 20: ​Wild West Spring Fest​ at O’Conner Field in Nampa Sat Apr 20: ​Boise Farmers Market​ Sat Apr 20: ​Capital City Public Market​Sat Apr 20: ​Meridian Main Street Market​ Sat Apr 20: ​Nampa Farmers Market​ Sun Apr 21: ​36th Street Sunday Market​ OPENING & CLOSINGFri-Sun Apr 19-21: ​Green Acres Food Truck Park​ is opening for the 2024 seasonSat-Sun Apr 20-21: ​Bogus Basin closing weekend​ + pond skimRECORD STORE DAYTh-Sun Apr 18-21: ​Record Exchange​ Sat Apr 20: ​Modern Sounds Vinyl​ Sat Apr 20: ​Rollin' Records​ TUNES & SHOWS TONIGHT: ​Inzo + Moore Kimset + Heyz + Blookah​ at Knitting FactoryTONIGHT: ​Dead Poet Society​ at The OlympicTONIGHT: ​Cdigi + Unko Mike + JoycelynGuntar​ at Space BananaFri Apr 19: ​Sheer Mag + Mali Velasquez + Mandias​ at The ShredderFri Apr 19: ​Guava Tree + Moon Owl’s mages + Captain Snafu​ at Shrine Social Club BasementFri Apr 19: ​Marbs​ at Space BananaFri Apr 19: ​Petal Party​ at The Record ExchangeFri Apr 19: ​This is How We R&B​ at Knitting FactoryFri Apr 19: ​Michael W. Smith​ at The Morrison CenterFri Apr 19: ​Jesse Daniel + Brit Taylor​ at Neurolux LoungeFri Apr 19: ​A Tribute To Queen​ at The Egyptian TheatreFri Apr 19: ​Powerhouse​ at Heritage SocialFri Apr 19: ​Destroyer of Light + Suicide Forest + Ghorot + Shadow & Claw​ at RealmsFri Apr 19: ​A Tribute To Coldplay​ at The Egyptian TheatreSat Apr 20: ​Hooveriii + The Madcap Laughs + Ghost Beach​ at Shrine Social Club BasementSat Apr 20: ​Bodie Lee​ at Hap Hap LoungeSat Apr 20: ​Witch Vomit + Phobophilic + Texas Ketamine​ at The ShredderSat Apr 20: ​Cro-mags + Dogs in The Fight​ at The OlympicSat Apr 20: ​Jimmy Mazz Blast From the Past​ at The Sapphire RoomSat Apr 20: ​Grateful​ at Visual Arts CollectiveSat Apr 20: ​Reid Speed + Dayne5150​ at Space BananaSat Apr 20: ​2 Day Rental​ at Heritage SocialSun Apr 21: ​Symphonic Winds​ at The Morrison CenterSun Apr 21: ​Sweet Briar​ at The SandbarSun Apr 21: ​Shaggy 2 Dope + Otis Julius + Bake Lo + Freekshow + Affiliatied​ at The ShredderTue Apr 23: ​The Talbott Brothers​ at Knitting FactoryTue Apr 23: ​Big Richard​ at The OlympicTue Apr 23: ​AJR​ at ExtraMile ArenaWed Apr 24: ​Cheekface + Yungatita + Moon Reservoir​ at Shrine Social Club BasementWed Apr 24: ​Rob $tone + JÜN + Cigs Inside + TNYG + L8 Bloomer​ at Treefort Music HallSTORYTELLINGSat Apr 20: ​Variety from the Vaults​ at Idaho State ArchivesTue Apr 23: Story Story Night's season finale, ​EJECT at JUMPTHINGS TO DOTONIGHT: Idaho Film Society is showing ​Blade Runner in 35MM (The Final Cut)​ at The Egyptian Theatre TONIGHT: Go ​Speed Dating​ at New Colony Beer TONIGHT: ​More speed dating​! Watson's is hosting speed dating for people age 50+. Sat Apr 20: The ​Rugged Idaho Expo​ is going on at Indian Creek Plaza Sat Apr 20: Maravia (602 E 45th Street, Garden City) is doing a ​Spring Equipment Sale​ Tue Apr 23: ​Idaho Centennial Trail Presentation​ at Lost Grove BrewingTue Apr 23: ​St. Rita's Amazing Traveling Bookstore​ at Mother Earth Tap Room

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.comGet your Savor Idaho tickets: idahowines.orgYou can find Rocket Neon at 530 West Myrtle Street in Boise. To inquire about commissions, repairs, or to purchase Kirkman’s original artwork, email ​[email protected]​ or call (208) 371-7147. 

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.comOut of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboiseGet your tickets for Shade City Brewfest happening next weekend! MARKETSFri Apr 12: ​The Disco Tits​ are doing a pop up market at Bert's BrewingSat Apr 13: ​No New Vintage Market​ is happening at the Linen Building from 10am-4pmSat Apr 13: ​Boise Farmers Market​ is happening from 9am-1pm at 1500 Shoreline Drive Sat Apr 13: ​Capital City Public Market​ is happening from 9:30am-1:30pm on the Grove Plaza Sat Apr 13: ​Meridian Main Street Market​ is happening from 9am-2pm at City Hall Plaza & next to Meridian City HallSat Apr 13: ​Nampa Farmers Market​ is doing a soft opening from 9am-1:30pm in Lloyd Square Park in NampaSun Apr 14: ​36th Street Sunday Market​ is happening at Sockeye AlehouseSun Apr 14: The first ​Boise Flea​ of the season is happening from 10am-4pm at the East Stadium Lot at BSUBOISE DEPOT BDAYSun Apr 14: The ​Boise Depot 99th Birthday Celebration​ at the Boise Depot (duh!) EARLY EARTH DAY Th Apr 11: ​Earth Day Family Night Out​ is happening at Zoo Boise from 6-8pmSat Apr 13: ​City of Boise's Earth Day Celebration​ is happening at Kristin Armstrong Park from 12-4pmCOMEDY & STORIESFri Apr 12: Making of a true crime narrative ​with local author Kim Cross at The Lit RoomFri Apr 12: ​Bottom's Up! An Improvised Drinking Show​ at Lounge at the End of the UniverseFri Apr 12: ​The Riff​ improv show is happening at Mad Swede Downtown. Sat Apr 13: ​Lectures by Lushes: A Drunken Lecture Series (Special Brunch Show)​ is happening at Shrine Social ClubSat Apr 13: Almost Scary​, a Saturday the 13th Show at The Creative Space in Garden CitySun Apr 14: Comedian ​Louis Cervantez​ is doing a free stand up show at Mad Swede Brewing (Cole Road)FOOD & DRINK THINGSFri Apr 12: National Grilled Cheese Day​ with Meltz BoiseFri-Sat Apr 12-13: World Malbec Weekend​ with Huston VineyardsSat Apr 13: J​One Year of Beer​ at Sockeye AlehouseSat Apr 13: ​Cinco de Mayo Pre-Party: Cheladas and Micheladas​ at BUGSSat Apr 13: ​Gelande Quaffing​ with Lost Grove is happening at Cactus BarSat Apr 13: ​Classic Kentucky Whiskey & Dinner Pairing​ at The Riverside HotelSun Apr 14: Second Sunday Slay Brunch​ at The BalconyGet your tix for ​Taste Your Way Through France​ at Parcero on April 22STARGAZINGFri Apr 12: ​Astronomy Lecture and Stargazing event​ at Boise StateBIKE TUNE UP PARTYSun Apr 14: ​Bike Tune-Up Patio Party​ at Lost Grove Brewing

Get the scoop on all the local farmers markets, flea markets & craft markets happening in the Treasure Valley this spring and summerRead the newsletter: fromboise.comGet your tix for LED’s Kid LightningBoise Farmers Market - Saturdays 9am-1pm Capital City Public Market - Saturdays 9:30am - 1:30pm36th Street Sunday Market - Sundays 10am-3pmMeridian Main Street Market - Saturdays 9am-2pmNampa Farmers Market - Saturdays 9am-1:30pm Eagle Saturday Market - Saturdays 9am-2pmCaldwell Farm to Fork Market - Tuesdays 5-8pm No New Vintage Market - Once a month on Saturdays, 10am-4pm  Boise Flea - Second Sundays (plus a few others) 10am-4pmChildren’s Entrepreneur Market - multiple dates + locationsSuper Summer Craft Market - June 8 9am-4pm Summery Market - June 14-15Art in the Park - September 6-8

Movies to watch, Gem State Comic Con, Farmers Market opening dates, beer festival, new bakeries in Garden City and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.comOut of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboiseSat-Sun Apr 6-7: ​Gem State Comic Con 2024​ at Expo IdahoMovies to watch:TONIGHT: ​Whiplash​ is showing at 7pm at Idaho Film Society (1212 W Bannock Street). It's free!Fri Apr 5: ​The Omen​ is showing at 7pm at Idaho Film Society. It's free!Sat Apr 6: ​Trail Running Film Festival​ is happening at Idaho Film Society. Doors open at 6pm, food & drinks will be available for purchase, tix are $25. The venue is kinda small, so spaces are limited. Get your ticket now before they sell out!Sun Apr 7: ​American Movie​ is showing at 12pm and ​On A Clear Day You Can See Forever​ is showing at Idaho Film Society. Both are free!Also new ​lineup​ of films at The Flicks starting today.Farmers Markets opening: Sat Apr 6: Boise Farmers Market opening weekend Sat Apr 6: Nampa Farmers Market soft opening (grand opening April 20) Fun food & drink things: Sat Apr 6: Idaho Brewers United is hosting ​Beer & Friends​ at the historic Boise Train Depot on the Boise bench. It’s featuring all collab beers between Boise breweries and businesses - fun! This event goes from 12-8pm but its broken up into two sessions: 12-3pm or 5-8pm. Tix are $40 for 10 tokens, $21.50 for 5 tokens or $10 for DDs. 21+Sun Apr 7: Join ​Sunday Board Games & Brunch​ at Meriwether Cider in Garden City! Taqueria Güeros will be serving brunch, Phoenix Fire will bring a bunch of games to play for free, and Meriwether will be pouring the good stuff. Goes 10am-1pm.Go visit a Garden City bakery! ​Black Moon​ does amazing pastries & pizza, ​Flourish Bakery​ recently opened & has tons of macarons, jar cakes and naked cakes, and ​Wildflour Bakery​ has lots of cookies, breads & more - they also have GF stuff.  

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 learn about the other Boises. Read the newsletter: fromboise.comGet your ticket for Shade City Brewfest 

Easter celebrations, Seven Arrows Powwow, lots of comedy shows, two fun food events, movies & backpacking prep.Read the newsletter: fromboise.comOut of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboiseEaster Events in the newsletter! Sat-Sun Mar 30-31: Seven Arrows Powwow at ExtraMile ArenaFri Mar 29: Insert Foot Theater at Watson's CafeFri-Sat Mar 29-30: Steve Gillespie at Lounge at the End of the Universe Sat Mar 30: Jasmine Ellis at Mad Swede DowntownSun Mar 31: Comedy Church at Mad Swede Downtown Mon Apr 1: April Fools' Comedy Show at Mad Swede Downtown Wed Apr 3: So Ready for Laughter: The Live Show at The Idaho State MuseumWed Apr 3: Brad Williams The Egyptian Theatre Sat Mar 30: Spring food truck rally and beer garden at Jordan's Garden CenterWed Apr 3: Dutch Oven & River Food Cook-off happening at Cascade River GearFri Mar 29: Go watch Superman at The Egyptian Theatre. It's at 7:30pm and tix are $10.Sat Mar 30: Go see a movie at The Egyptian Theatre! Rio Bravo is at 11am; The Mask is at 3:30pm; Enter The Dragon is at 7pm and this one is 17+. Tix for each movie are $10Wed Apr 3: Want to go backpacking this summer? Join Backpacking 101 at Lost Grove Brewing!

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.comJoin the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffsIndulge Boise: www.indulgeboise.com LED’s Kid Lightening: ledboise.com/kid-lightning 

Treefort Week, Easter prep, comedy shows, storytelling events, and so much more!  Read the newsletter: fromboise.comJoin the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffsOut of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboiseTreefort WeekHere's my ​guide to Treefort 2024​.Free/cheap shows​Morrison Center​ eventsGenre schedules​Sat-Sun Mar 23-24: Petfort​Eater Prep Sat Mar 23: ​Cole Community Church​ egg hunt Sun Mar 24: ​True Hope Collister​ Easter EggstravaganzaMar 25-30: ​Boise Art Glass​ downtown Boise egg hunt Tue Mar 26: ​The Riverside Hotel​ Kid's Easter CraftsSat Mar 30: ​Zoo Boise​ Easter EGGstravaganzaSat Mar 30: ​Tree City Church​ Easter 5K & Egg HuntSat Mar 30: ​Red Rock Christian Church​ eventsSun Mar 31: ​Hillview United Methodist Church​ hike or bike egg huntSun Mar 31: ​Chandlers​ Easter Brunch Comedy and storytelling TONIGHT: Cam Berbrand​ at The Sapphire RoomFri Mar 22: ​Joe Gatto’s Night Of Comedy​ at The Morrison CenterSat Mar 23: Recycled Minds Comedy ​Sit Comedy​Sun Mar 24: Idaho Theatre for Youth ​The Legend of Finn McCoy​Tue Mar 26: ​Story Story Night: STOP​ at JUMPRandom things to doFri Mar 22: ​Boise Flower and Garden Show​ at Boise CentreFri-Sat Mar 22-23: Idaho Steelheads vs. the Tulsa Oilers​ Sat Mar 23: Join Idaho Rocks & Gems is doing a ​Jasper Dig​Sat-Sun Mar 23-24: ​Treasure Valley Indoor Flea Market​ at Expo IdahoSat Mar 23 & Sun Mar 24: ​Paw Patrol Live - Hero’s Unite​ at ExtraMile Arena Sun Mar 24: ​Lovely Hollow Farm Spring Market​ HAVE FUN!! 

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, Surel Mitchell. Read the newsletter: fromboise.comJoin the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffsSurel’s Place: surelsplace.org Boise SavATree: www.savatree.com 

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.comJoin the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffsOut of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboiseTONIGHT: St. Patty’s Day Run with Shu’s & Idaho Running Company.Sat Mar 16: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Eve with Boise Firefighters as they march through Highlands Hollow with bagpipes and drums. Starts at 7pm. Sat Mar 16: Boise St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl & Block Party Sat Mar 16: There’s a Anything But Pants St. Paddy's Day Bar Crawl Sat Mar 16: McCleary’s Pub St. Patrick’s Day Party Sat-Sun Mar 16-17: Payette Brewing two-day St. Patrick’s Day partySun Mar 17: Mad Swede Brewing (Cole Road location) St. Patrick's DaySun Mar 17: Barbarian Brewing (Garden City) St Patty’s Day Party Sun Mar 17: Heritage Social Club St. Patty’s Day Sunday Funday PartyTONIGHT: Orographic + Josh Pew at Space Banan TONIGHT: The Lords Of Altamont + Tigers and Opium at Neurolux LoungeTONIGHT: Fugue State Ravens + Kid Catapult + La Say Fire + Kevin Shortfuse + Andy Riot + Wren Carpenter at Shrine Social Club (Basement)TONIGHT: Maoli + Mishka at Knitting FactoryFri Mar 15: Bearkat + Frankie Mello + Roybound at Shrine Social Club (Basement)Fri Mar 15: Slynk at Space Banana Fri Mar 15: The French Tips + Blood Lemon + Roller Dome at Treefort Music HallFri Mar 15: Bird In Hand (Album Release Party) at VACFri Mar 15: Kendra Morris + Madisun Proof at The Olympic VenueSat Mar 16: GAWP at Space Banana  Sat Mar 16: Pixie & The Partygrass Boys + The Thing + Moon Reservoir at Shrine Social Club (Ballroom)Sat Mar 16: Reggaeton Landia at Treefort Music HallTue Mar 19: Umphrey’s McGee at Treefort Music HallTONIGHT: The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour is at The Egyptian TheaterFri Mar 15: Local comedians Eric Cole + Brett Haney + host Ben Hess are at Mad Swede Brew HallSat Mar 16: Luck of the Irish Improv Comedy Show at The Creative SpaceSat Mar 16: St. Patrick’s Day Comedy Show at Lounge at The End of The UniverseSat Mar 16: Food Truck Rally Goes to the Dogs at Lloyd Square in NampaGlobal Gardens CSA registration is open nowHave you heard of House of Creature? They make farm-to-table dinner party kits! This month’s kit is The Art of the Pub: Comfort Classics. TONIGHT: Rediscovered Books is setting up a Pop-up Bookshop at Payette Brewing from 4:30-7:30. Adult Scholastic Book Fair dreams DO come true. It’s free! Sat Mar 16: Idaho Film Society is hosting a special screening of A Night In Casablanca from 6-9pm at The Egyptian Theatre. Tix are $20.

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.comBoise Highlanders Need tree or lawn work? Call Boise SavATree at 208-473-8223 or www.savatree.com

First Thursday, garden prep, comedy shows, movies to see & a few food events.Read the newsletter: fromboise.comJoin the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffsOut of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboiseTONIGHT: First Thursday in Downtown BoiseGARDEN PREP Boise Parks & Recreation​ has a bunch of gardening classes & events. Beekeeping, organic gardening, tree pruning, planting and more. Register asap because these fill up!Sat Mar 9: ​Orchid Repotting Workshop​ at Edwards GreenhouseSat Mar 16: ​Blueberries 101​ at Farwest Garden Center. Call 208-853-4000 to RSVP.Sat Mar 16: ​Fruit Trees 101​ at Franz Witte.Tue Mar 19: ​Thoughtful Landscaping for Wildlife​ with Wild Birds Unlimited class at Idaho Botanical Garden. Sat Mar 23: ​Composting with Worms​ at North End Organic Nursery. It's free! Register by calling 208-389-4769.Sat Mar 30: ​Spring Flower Porch Pot​ at Farwest Garden Center. Call 208-853-4000 to RSVP. Sat Mar 30: ​How to Grow Microgreens​ at Franz Witte.Sat Apr 6: ​Roses 101​ at Farwest Garden Center. Call 208-853-4000 to RSVP.Sat Apr 6: ​Bonsai 101​ at Franz Witte.Sat Apr 13: ​Seed Starting​ with Snake River Seed Co-op at Franz Witte.COMEDY SHOWS Fri Mar 8: ​The Riff​ is happening at Mad Swede Brew Hall at 7pm. It's a stand up comedy that's improvised - you give the topics & they make the jokes. Tix are $20 online/$25 at the door.Fri Mar 8: ​Riddikulus Comedy Show​, an improv show all about Ravenclaw & Harry Potter, is happening at Lounge at the End of the Universe. Tix are $20, starts at 7pm.Fri Mar 8: ​The Writing Games Standup Comedy/Music​ is happening at Watson's Cafe. Tix are $15-$45 and it starts at 8pm.Sat Mar 9: ​Almost Lucky Improv Comedy Show​ is happening at The Creative Space at 8pm. The show is a celebration of the absurdity of life's near-miss moments. Tix are $15.Sat Mar 9: ​Femme Fatale Comedy Show​ is happening at 9pm at Mad Swede Brew Hall. It's an opening feminist comedy show. Tix are $20.Sat Mar 9: ​The Late Night Open Mic​ is happening at Mad Swede Brew Hall. Signups at 10:30pm, show starts at 11pm. It's free! FOOD THINGSTONIGHT: Boise Co-op is hosting a ​Backpacking Culinary Adventure​ class where you can learn meals to take on the trail! Tix are $45-$55 and it starts at 5:30pm.Sat Mar 9: Boise Farmers Market is doing a ​pop up market​ at 11am. This is the last one before the market opens on April 6! The pop up is where the market usually is, 1500 Shoreline Dr in Boise.Sun Mar 10: Join ​Second Sunday Slay Brunch​ at The Balcony. This month's drag brunch event is a bday celebration for Coco Freeo. Enjoy bottomless mimosas, waffle buffet & a stellar show. Tix are $15-$360.Wed Mar 13: Meriwether Cider is hosting a ​Girl Scout Cookie and Cider Pairing​ from 5-7pm. Enjoy 4 ciders paired with 4 cookies. There's also a NA option! MOVIES TO SEE Sat Mar 9: Go see a movie at The Egyptian Theatre! ​BEN-HUR (1959)​ is showing at 11am. ​The NeverEnding Story​ is showing at 3:30pm. ​A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)​ is showing at 7pm. Tix are $10. 

Everything you need to know about Treefort Music Fest, happening March 20-24, 2024 in Downtown Boise! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com

Leap day specials, theater and performances, lots of live music and comedy shows Read the newsletter: fromboise.comJoin the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffsTODAY: Skin Deceptions Tattoo is doing ​Leap Year Flash Tattoos & Piercings​TODAY: ​The Record Exchange​ is doing a 29% off sale for leap dayFestival weekend: Snowfort​ is happening at Tamarack Resort and ​Sun Valley Film Festival​ is happening in Sun Valley. Theater this weekend: Th Feb 29-Sun Mar 10: ​Alley Rep Theater​ is performing Boulevard of Bold Dreams by LaDarrion Willams. Fri Mar 1: ​Rollin' in Riches​ is happening at Boise Contemporary Theater.Fri Mar 1-Sat Mar 23: Stage Coach Theatre is performing Avenue QAlso ​Boise Contemporary Theater​ is now accepting submissions for its fourth annual BIPOC Playwrights Festival. You can fill out the form & find more info ​here​. Country/folk shows: TONIGHT: ​Freeman DeJongh + Jesse Blake Rundle​ at Shrine Social Club (Basement)Fri Mar 1: ​The Aldape Bootstompers​ at The Sapphire RoomTue Mar 5: ​Darren Kiely + Vincent Lima​ at The Olympic (Irisih singer/songwriter) Indie/Psych/hard rock shows: TONIGHT: ​Crush The Monster + Sgt. Papers + Mandias + SVEGA​ at Treefort Music HallSun Mar 3: ​Smokey Mirror + Voidstrider + Vermillion Sun​ at Shrine Social Club (Basement) - hard rock Sun Mar 3: ​Strawberry Fuzz + Niis + Slaughterhouse​ at The Shredder - indie punk Mon Mar 4: ​Sleepytime Gorilla Museum + Kayo Dot + Aterrima​ at Treefort Music Hall - experimental rock, performance art, heavy metal, very interesting Tue Mar 5: ​Husbands + Being Dead​ at Shrine Social Club (Basement)Tue Mar 5: ​Levitation Room + Boogarins​ at The ShredderDance/DJs this weekend:Fri Mar 1: ​Subset​ at Space BananaSat Mar 2: ​Taiki Nulight + Dose Amigos + Effy K + Something Spicy​ at Treefort Music HallSat Mar 2: ​Mark Farina​ at Space BananaComedy this weekend: TONIGHT: ​The List​ (comedy open mic) with Greg Sisco is at Mad Swede Brew Hall. Sign ups are at 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm.Fri-Sat Mar 1-2: Comedian ​Casey Balsham​ is at the Lounge at the End of the Universe for two shows. She's on at 7pm both nights. Tix are $25.Sat Mar 2: Comedians ​Nate Ford + Tanya Cope + Danny Monson​ are performing at Mad Swede Brew Hall at 8pm. Tix are $20.Sun Mar 3: ​Mom Jokes​, a comedy show for moms, by moms. is happening at The Sapphire Room at 7pm. Tix are $20-$25.Wed Mar 6: ​Rock Dee House​ is happening at The Sapphire Room. The event is a fun, interactive, sing-a-long comedy show featuring two dueling baby grand pianos. It starts at 7pm and tix are $28-$32.Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise

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.comParcero Wine BarHouse of Wine 

Play pickleball, chili cook-off, theater, readings, meetups & moreRead the newsletter: fromboise.comJoin the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffsIndoor pickleball: ​S2 Pickleball​ in Boise (opening this weekend!) and The Flying Pickle in MeridianSat Feb 24: Sockeye Brewing's ​Beer & Chili Cook-Off​Fri Feb 23-Sat March 9: Boise Little Theater's performance ​LOVE/SICK​Fri-Sun Feb 23-25: Opera Idaho’s Romeo et Juliette​Sun Feb 25: ​Intimate Apparel​ at Boise Contemporary TheaterTue Feb 27: Story Story Night's ​FAST FORWARD​ at JUMPBoise Brews & Board Games meets every Thursday evening at 6pm at Clairvoyant Brewing (2800 West Idaho Street). Contact Daniel Thomas ​[email protected] with questions Idaho Teacher Besties Club is a social group for teachers that aims to connect educators in Idaho with other professionals in the field. Follow them on Instagram ​@idahoteacherbestiesclub​ or contact the Teacher Besties Club via email ​[email protected] of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise

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.comIdaho Film Society: www.idahofilm.org

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 tickets Marissa’s Treefort scheduleDrink Wine: Les Bois Wines, House of Wine, Rolling Hills Vineyard, Telaya, Parcero Wine Bar, Par Terre, Proletariat Wine Co, Huston Vineyards, Basque Market, Idaho Winter Wine Weekend Movies: Wild & Scenic Film Festival , A Song Film by Kishi Bashi: "Omoiyari”, PLAY BY EAR Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/1842e508-5c42-4370-a4aa-277da83ca9f9

**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. ** Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Idaho Candy Company  Anthony’s Valentine’s Special  Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/f29c7ebf-819f-46ac-9e5d-86a106d0c83f

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 Carnival Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/133daf8b-e5ed-4f32-b6a4-1a69500075eb

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 Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/45d77152-aadc-4228-b45f-dd679bcd579f

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 tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Get Treefort 2024 tickets See the Treefort 2024 lineup  Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/2af728d3-8d31-43e5-911f-145111abb0bc

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 us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/1cdc8e1c-10d4-45ee-b1ee-7e895ba732ce

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 27:Robert Burns Night at The Riverside Hotel Read my story about Robert Burns Night  Sat Jan 27:Barley's Legacy Celebration at Hops & Bottles Sat Jan 27: Coffee, Plants & Nerds at FarWest Garden Center Sat Jan 27: Idaho State Historical Society photo & document preservation workshop   Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/21825891-1f13-4f82-ab60-8e5fc830479c

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 Boise Library!); Bent Corners - Boise (3343 N Five Mile Rd, Boise, ID 83713); Bent Corners - Nampa (1104 12th Ave S, Nampa, ID 83651); Half Price Books (3677 E Fairview Ave, Meridian, ID 83642); The Lit Room (215 E 34th St, Garden City, ID 83714); The Rubaiyat (314 S 6th Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605); Read more of Amanda’s stories: Winter is coming A stronger town: patterns & promenades A stronger town part II: the countryside A stronger town part III: higher places A stronger town part IV: housing in-between Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/cffada6d-11bc-4f06-89bd-5862f66e2606

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 https://www.facebook.com/halfweekend/events  Fri Jan 19: Push & Pour Latte Art Throwdown   Sat Jan 20: Uno Tournament at Cactus Bar Sun Jan 21: Clothing Swap at Telaya Wine Co Mon Jan 22: Introduction to Avalanches at White Dog Brewing Wed Jan 24: Hiking with Dogs in Boise presentation Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/6f4c4e58-d440-4f25-87c6-2a572a7dedcf

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 Burns Night happening next Saturday, January 27. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Robert Burns Night 2024  Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/e4e541d1-e15d-4a5b-b95d-3773776107cf

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: fromboise.com/bffs Fri Jan 12: Wild & Scenic Film Festival at The Egyptian Theatre Sat Jan 13: TheUltimate Apres Ski Party at Lost Grove Brewing in Hyde Park Sun Jan 14:Polar Pints at Boise Brewing Fri Jan 12:Riddikulus Comedy Show: Hufflepuff Special at the Lounge at the End of the Universe Fri Jan 12: Local comediansTyler Wolf + Nate Ford are at Mad Swede Downtown Sat Jan 13:Femme Fatale Comedy Show at Mad Swede Downtown  Sat Jan 13:Comic of the Year 2024: Round 2 at Mad Swede Downtown Sat Jan 13:Taylor Calmus aka "Dude Dad"   at The Egyptian Theatres family based comedy videos. Tix are $27.50-$47.50 and it starts at 7pm. 18+ Fri Jan 12:The Darkest Night at Taphouse  Sun Jan 14:Off Center Dance Public Art Project Video at MING Studios Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/95015cec-5e75-422b-b539-376528c6004d

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: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/3312f278-830e-437c-b5ba-ed8594073b20

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 Stargazing event at Boise State Fri-Sat Jan 5-6: Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo at Expo Idaho Sat Jan 6: Gebert-Arbaugh Polar Bear Challenge at Lucky Peak Reservoir Out of town tip: Cascade, Idaho Winter trail tips story  Ridge to Rivers map Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/f29b7d5e-5184-4e73-aca0-308df3b7485b

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: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/1e93dd89-210b-4b82-a28e-f4ff11ce4ebb

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: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/03b862ab-00c1-4794-96db-e40a59187111

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 walls of the modest single-story house, a fascinating life was lived. www.jamescastlehouse.org Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/69a44924-694e-4d7f-98d1-066470ccf17d

** 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 Mad Swede Brewing This weekend + next weekend: Christmas movies at The Egyptian Theatre  Sat Dec 23: Procrastiganza: A Holiday Pop-up Market at Mad Swede Brewing Sat Dec 23: Indoor Farmers Market at Shrine Social Club Sat Dec 23: last day of Merry Makers Market  Sun Dec 24:Sagebrush Collaborative weekend artist pop up  Ideas to entertain family & friends Go see Christmas lights. Here's theBoise Christmas Lights map . There's also the drive-thruChristmas in Color at Expo Idaho,Wintry Garden aGlow at Idaho Botanical Garden, orWinter Wonderland at Indian Creek Plaza. Go hiking. Here's theinteractive trail map   Check out theOld Boise Model Railroad Club - here’s my story about it Play arcade games atRealms orSpacebar (21+).  Get a yummy breakfast atTrailside Bakery ,Good Times Bagels ,Certified Bakery ,Java ,Sunshine Spice ,The Griddle ,Sunrise Cafe ,Broadcast Coffee , orPrimal Coffee . Go out for dinner atEight Thirty Common ,The Wylder ,Stagecoach Inn ,Alyonka's ,Wepa ,10 Barrel ,Percy ,Anthony's ,Kibrom's ,The Modern ,Bar Gernika ,Coa de Jima ,Andrade's ,Black Moon ,Tavolata , or the newAcero Board & Bottles . Grab a drink atThick as Thieves (make a reservation),Pengilly's ,Hap Hap Lounge ,Water Bear Bar ,KIN ,Suite 104 ,Ochos ,Atlas Bar , and if you are like me and like dive bars, go toLittle Dutch Garden orSymposium Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Hap & Florence Sleigh Rides in Donnelly Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/e23134f0-8929-4d5f-8ed9-10d8db2b49be

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

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 Schitt's Creek Weekend at The Modern NYE Parties at Hap Hap Lounge, Lounge at the End of the Universe, Voodoo Cellar , Thick as Thieves, Gatsby, Mad Swede Brewery Hop Drop, Mad Swede Brew Hall Hygge New Year's Eve , Downtown Boise's New Year's Eve Block Party, and Sturman's Wine & Cigars Boise Bicycle Project needs your help, bad. Make a donation to BBP in any amount. Adopt a kid's dream bike - there's over 100 bikes/kids left to adopt before this Saturday. Sharethis Instagram post and tell your friends/family/coworkers/rich uncles.  Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Unique stays in Southwest Idaho Longhorn Guest Ranch in Cascade Idaho City backcountry yurts Sweet Animal Sanctuary in Horseshoe Bend Warm Lake Lodge Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/ce76b68b-ffd2-4a27-978a-e492b7f5e4ef

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

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 Bogus Basin All weekend: Christmas movies at The Egyptian Theatre, Regal Edwards Boise Spectrum, Cinemark Majestic Cinema, and Idaho State Museum  TONIGHT:Latinas Mercadito at Hap Hap Lounge TONIGHT:Holiday Pop-Up Market at Barbarian Brewing Sat Dec 9: Idaho Krampus Con'sBizarre Bazaar at ABU Games Sun Dec 10:Holiday Bazaar at Belmont Barbershop Sun Dec 10:Winter Market at Lost Grove Next Th Dec 14: A Christmas Story on 35MM Film at The Egyptian Theatre Out of town tip: Snowmobiling in Lake Cascade Recreation Area, Pine & Featherville, Snowmobile Idaho in Cambridge  Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/78faa78e-1237-4aa8-af8c-e1a8918e9beb

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: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/59f73498-ce74-4dc0-a3a1-532881fe8eea

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: Telaya Wine Company, Famici Wine Co, Hat Ranch Winery, Huston Vineyards, Snake River Wine Tours,Idaho Wine Commission Where to find Santa: The Village at Meridian , Boise Towne Square Mall , Cabela's , Gateway Parks, Wahooz , High Desert Harley-Davidson, Idaho River Sports . Holiday markets this weekend: Vintage Market Days, Handmade Idaho Holiday Show, Boise Christmas Show , Hip Holiday Craft Market , Sockeye Brewing Holiday Market, Lovely Hollow Farm Holiday Market , Holiday Market . Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/bf7e6499-b32e-4cdb-9a31-0ee3d9c56778

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 Current Needs Venmo at donation @freedomboundhounds Freedom Bounds Hounds Amazon wishlist Follow @freedomboundhounds on social media  Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/eab97e5b-05a4-496a-9372-ed57d0b4e056

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 Shay, folk + lore Read my story about folk + lore House plants: A Succulent Day Food: Chicana Foods, Hudson Baking Co, Nora’s Family Bakery Boise board games + stickers + more: Boise OG Toys & games: G. Willikers Toy Merchant, All Weather Adventure Kits Book stores: Rediscovered Books, Once and Future Books, The Lit Room  Experiences: Steelheads hockey game tickets, Treefort Music Fest tickets, cooking class with Season + Taste (use code FALLFORME20) for 20% off cooking classes) No idea:Hunt & Gather Gifts curated gift boxes, IdaHoned knife sharpening (use code FROMBOISE for 20% off your first service) Pet gifts: Bark n’ Purr, Molly’s Healthy Pet Food Market Buy From Boise merch  NOTE: I said Sagebrush Collective multiple in this episode, but the store is actually called Sagebrush COLLABORATIVE. My bad!  Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/f7563422-825b-4e56-878f-5f3b01a63871