It’s hot! Go to a weekend festival, check out a market, lots of live music to see, comedy shows, new bar & restaurant openings and more. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thanks to our episode sponsor Visit Southwest Idaho! Our out of town tip is indoor & outdoor pickleball courts in Southwest Idaho. WEEKEND FESTIVALS ​Sawtooth Valley Gathering​ ​…

Did you know that the Boise Airport is almost 100 years old? Yeah, us either. Sharon Fisher wrote a great story today all about the history of the airport, the changes it's gone through and more changes to come, plus some insights on the plethora of public art that our airport has. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thanks to Radio Boise for sponso…

Celebrate Dad’s day, check out a beer festival, go to a local market, and get ready for the Boise trails challenge Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you to Visit Southwest Idaho for sponsoring today’s episode! Check out our out of town tip at visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise FATHER’S DAY EVENTS Saturday, June 15 ​Fathers Day Demolition Derb…

Boise is becoming a food city, and yes it's more than potatoes. You have your deep-fried finger steaks, your ice cream potatoes, your crispy fries. Delicious, every one. But here in the City of Trees we are blessed with long-term establishments that boast their own legends — the stalwarts that have fed generation after generation of hungry folks. T…

Tons of markets, summer concert series starting up, a few fun food events, Edgar Allen Poe speakeasy, wine festival, and soo much more. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thanks to our sponsor Visit Southwest Idaho! Check out this week’s out of town tip at visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise MARKETS Fri June 7: ​Children’s Business Fair​ at The Villa…

Over four days in June, descendants of the indigenous people of the Boise Valley will make their homecoming. From June 13-16, at both Gowen Field and Eagle Rock Park, they’ll gather to tell stories, share cultural presentations, reconnect with relatives, and simply enjoy being in their ancestral lands once again. Today's story is a deeply painful h…

It’s summer y’all! Pools are open, splash pads are going, there’s new restaurants opening & lots of weekend festivals. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you to our sponsors Visit Southwest Idaho & St Luke’s FitOne Marathon! Register for FitOne 2024 at www.fitoneboise.org. Find more of our out of town tips at visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise…

Local comedian Sophie Hughes is filming a live comedy special this Saturday, June 1, at Neurolux. It’s her first time filming a comedy special – and it's long overdue. Today’s story introduces you to Sophie and gives you a lil preview of her upcoming special. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Get your tix for Sophie’s comedy special this Saturday,…

Memorial Day weekend plans! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com This episode of From Boise is sponsored by Surel’s Place. Get tickets to Surel’s Place annual ​fundraising party & Shrinky Dink Art Auction​ on June 8. Tickets here. Fri May 24: ​Idaho Shakespeare Fest's 2024 season​ starts MARKETS Fri May 24: ​Children’s Business Fair​ at The Village a…

This is one of my all-time favorite From Boise stories. It’s about a very special cat who lived out at the Old Idaho Pen back when it was a functioning prison. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Dennis the Cat Day 2024: RSVP Read more about Dennis’ life here This episode is sponsored by the City of Boise. If you are going to ride e-scooters this su…

Food festivals, museum party, reading celebration, movie nights & so much more Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thanks to our Sponsor Summery Market! Save the date for Summery Market on June 14-15. BIKE TO WORK DAY ON FRIDAY, MAY 17 City Hall Plaza​ has live music, bagels, coffee, bike tune-ups, and more from 7-9am. Free coffee and pastries from …

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 tixBy Marissa Lovell

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 Barbarian Brewing (Garden City). Fri May 10: ​Mother’s …

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 ArenaBy Marissa Lovell

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: Boise Farmers Market 9am-1pm Sat May 4: Capital City P…

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 Dry Creek Historical Society www.drycreekhistory.org…

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 27: Boise Farmers Market Sat Apr 27: Capital City Pub…

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.com Get your Idaho Shakespeare Festival tickets: idaho…

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 Beer - An Earth Day Party at Mad Swede Brewing (Cole R…

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: idahowines.org You can find Rocket Neon at 530 West Myrtle Street i…

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: ​The Disco Tits​ are doing a pop up market at Bert's …

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 - 1:30pm 36th Street Sunday Market - Sundays 10am-3pm Meri…

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: ​Whiplash​ is showing at 7pm at Idaho Film Society (1212 W …

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: frombo…

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 29: Insert Foot Theater at Watson's Cafe Fri-Sat Mar …

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: www.indulgeboise.com LED’s Kid Lightening: ledboise.com/k…

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 Genre schedules ​Sat-Sun Mar 23-24: Petfort​ Eater Prep S…

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.com Joi…

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 Running Company. Sat Mar 16: Celebrate St. Patrick’s …

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 tree or lawn work? Call Boise SavATree at 208-473-822…

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 gardening classes & events. Beekeeping, organic gardening…

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

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 Festival weekend: Snowfort​ is happening at Tamarack Reso…

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 WineBy Marissa Lovell

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 Feb 23-Sat March 9: Boise Little Theater's performance…

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.orgBy Marissa Lovell

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 schedule Drink Wine: Les B…

**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.comJoin the BFFs: f…

Super bowl specials, Fat Tuesday parties, Valentine’s Day events and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.comJoin the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffsSun Feb 11:LGBTQ+ Community Science Nature WalkWed Feb 14: Space Banana openingOut of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboiseMcCall Winter Carnival Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedb…

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 specialRead the newsletter: fromboise.comJoin the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedbac…

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.comJoin the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffsWin Anthology tickets - enter hereWinter trail tips Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboiseGet Treefort 2024 t…

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/bffsRead the newsletter & see photos: fromboise.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback…

Food news, weekend parties, ice fishing ideas, houseplant meetup and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.comJoin the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffsCucina di Paolo is closing at the end of April Three Idaho chefs are James Beard semifinalistsFri Jan 26:Groove on the Groveon The Grove PlazaSat Jan 27:Robert Burns Nightat The Riverside HotelRead my story a…

An ode to our local bookstores of the past & present. Read & see photos in the newsletter: fromboise.comBookstores 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, Bo…

New club coming to downtown Boise, Latte Art Throwdown, cozy coffee shops, uno tournament, clothing swap and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.comJoin 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 & PourLatte Art Throwdo…

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 th…

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.comJoin the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffsFri Jan 12: Wild & Scenic Film Festivalat The…

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/bffsRead the newsletter: fromboise.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/3312f278-830e-437c-b5ba-e…

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.comJoin the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffsFri Jan 5: Yogafort Launch Party at Treefort Music HallFri Jan 5: Astronomy Lecture and Stargazing event at Boise StateFri-Sat Jan 5-6: Western I…

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/hiXo2kj1dLLgRpQCARead the newsletter: fromboise.comJoin the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/1e93dd89-210b-4b82-a28e-f4ff11ce4ebb…